Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first state

JK Rowling

Published by Bloomsbury, 1999
Used Hardcover

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First edition, first state, 1999, with 'Joanne Rowling' to the copyright page and dropped line of text on page 7. In near fine condition. Very firm and sharp corners. Both ends of the spine are very firm. Internally unmarked. No tears or dog-eared pages. Toning to the text block and page margins, a few toning spots to the top edge of text block. Very small bump to bottom edge of the lower board; boards otherwise sharp. The jacket is not price-clipped and is a near fine example, with light pushing to the top edge of the jacket. Seller Inventory # ABE-1734514800414

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Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition

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Rowling J.K.
Published by Bloomsbury, 1999
Used Hardcover First Edition

Seller: Winters Rare Books, Gouda, ZH, Netherlands

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Second State of the First Edition, First Printing of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Number line of 10-1 , J.K. Rowling listed on the copyright page. The first print run consisted of 5,150 copies only (Errington: 187), divided into two states. By common opinion the second state is a bit less rare than the first state, although according to Errington the difference in printed copies must be minimal: 2,500 versus 2,650 copies. The book is unread with a tight binding and clean pages, without names or inscriptions and even with only very minor browning of pages. Minor bumped upper front corner, sharp spine ends and cornertips. Comes in a near fine first edition dust jacket with hardly any wear and without fading. Housed in a custom-made half-leather Clamshell box. A highly collectible copy. Seller Inventory # 2190b

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J.K. Rowling
Published by Bloomsbury, 1999
ISBN 10: 0747542155 ISBN 13: 9780747542155
Used Hardcover First Edition

Seller: Potter Rare Books, Foulridge, United Kingdom

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. The book presented here is the second state book of the first printing. There were said to be three states but third is now largely accepted to be the first Australian edition. This copy has J.K. Rowling listed on the copyright page and the complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. The book and dust jacket presented here are in fine condition with no fading at all, the pages are bright and clean with no inscriptions or marks of any kind. The book is unread, the binding is tight, the boards are square with sharp corners with no foxing of any kind. The pages are clean and free from any creases, marks, ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind. The page edges are free from any toning, which is extremely rare with these books as the paper stock was of very poor quality. The book and dust jacket are in pristine condition with no flaws at all. The book comes housed in a dark green quarter leather clamshell box. There are reported to be 5000 first printing copies across both states, however the exact split is not known. This is a very rare book which is getting harder and harder to find in such perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 172

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J K Rowling
Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1999
Used Hardcover First Edition

Seller: West Hull Rare Books - ABA, ILAB, P.B.F.A., Hull, YORKS, United Kingdom

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. HARDBACK - A fine book bound in the publisher's illustrated boards that are exceptionally clean with no marks to the boards and with no fading to the spine. Internally, the pages are very clean and fresh, free of any previous owner names or inscriptions. This title is a first edition, second state with the corrected J K Rowling found to the copy rite page, also with the corrected text error to page seven. The dust wrapper is also in fine condition with no fading to the spine and with no loss or tears present. The publisher's printed price of £ 10.99 is present to the front flap. A superb, unread copy. Seller Inventory # 002226

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Rowling J.K.
Published by Bloomsbury, 1999
Used Hardcover First Edition

Seller: Winters Rare Books, Gouda, ZH, Netherlands

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Highly sought after First State of the First Edition, First Printing of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in a near pristine condition in an excellent first state dust jacket. Number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, Joanne Rowling listed on the copyright page, famous dropped text error on page 7. In the uncorrected proof of the book sent to reviewers, the word 'burnt' on page 7 was misspelled as 'burned'. While correcting, the "Enter" key was accidentally pressed, causing the rest of the sentence to move to the next line. Shortly after this was discovered, the print run was stopped and this printing error was corrected. At the same time, the name on the copyright page was changed from 'Joanne Rowling' to 'J.K. Rowling'. According to Bloomsbury approximately 2.500 First State copies with a dropped text error were printed [see Errington, p 187]. Most of these copies have been included in collections over the past twenty years. This unread copy is in a marvelous condition, almost like new. The boards have vibrant colours, sharp spine ends, sharp corners and cornertips without any wear or traces of use. The binding is very tight, even still a bit crispy when opening. The pages are bright, with hardly the usual toning and without inscriptions, names, dog-ears or other traces of use. The first state dust jacket is inside and outside also in a pristine condition without any fading, discoloration or wear, now protected by a removable Brodart archival cover. One of the most beautiful copies we have ever seen of this very rare and highly collectable book. Comes in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box. Seller Inventory # 2308

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J.K. Rowling
Published by Bloomsbury, 1999
ISBN 10: 0747542155 ISBN 13: 9780747542155
Used Hardcover First Edition

Seller: Potter Rare Books, Foulridge, United Kingdom

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. The book presented here is the first state book of the first printing. There were said to be three states but third is now largely accepted to be the first Australian edition. This copy has the requisite dropped text on page 7 and Joanne Rowling listed on the copyright page and the complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. The book and dust jacket presented here are in extremely fine condition The book is unread, the binding is tight, the boards are square with sharp corners and the pages are a bright white, clean and free from any toning, creases, marks, ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind. There is no colour fading at all to the book or dust jacket which is incredibly rare. The dust jacket is unclipped and protected in mylar. The book comes housed in a dark green quarter leather clamshell box. There are reported to be 5000 first printing copies across both states, however the exact split is not known. It is only known that there are far less first state copies that come to market. This is an extremely scarce book which is getting harder and harder to find in this incredible condition. Seller Inventory # 109

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Rowling, J.K.
Published by Bloomsbury, 1999
Used Hardcover First Edition

Seller: First and Fine, Ludlow, United Kingdom

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. J.K. Rowling (1999) 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', UK first edition, first printing, first state, published by Bloomsbury. First state with 'Joanne Rowling' credited on the copyright page, and the dropped text on page 7 as called for. The first print run consisted of 5,150 copies only (Errington: 187), divided into three states. This is one of the scarce first state copies. The trade assumes that roughly 2,500 copies were printed. Hard to find in nice condition if at all. Most copies are now tight up in collections of fans and investors. Condition: a fine copy in a fine dust jacket. No scribbles, no bookplates, no bumping, no pushes to the spine. As good as new. Slightest of toning to page block edges which only pronounces the authenticity of the book. An exceptional copy. 'Azkaban', the third Harry Potter book in the seminal series that has managed to capture the imagination of an entire generation. First and Fine. Seller Inventory # ABE-1680877149800

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Seller: Bayliss Rare Books, London, United Kingdom

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A pristine example of the scarce true first state of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with a mint example of the jacket. This is the best example a collector could ever get - certainly the best I have ever seen. Seller Inventory # B0216

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J.K. Rowling
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Seller: Bayliss Rare Books, London, United Kingdom

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The first edition, first impression of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in the exceedingly rare first state, which is distinguishable by the Joanne Rowling credit on the copyright page and the dropped text on page 7. Only 500 copies of the first state are estimated to have been printed before the printers error was uncovered making the first state of Azkaban extraordinarily rarer. Alongside the scarcity, this edition is now hard to find in tip top condition. Most fine copies are now locked away in collections of devoted fans and investors, making the present example all the more sought after. A strong investment piece. Description and Condition: First edition, first impression, first state in a near-fine example of the dustjacket. All first state points are present. Internally the book is incredibly fresh. Easily one of the cleanest copies on the market and certainly thefreshest I have offered for sale (and as an expert in Potter first editions, I have offered a few now). Seller Inventory # B0217

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