Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, First UK Edition, First Printing Paperback, Bloomsbury, Signed by J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

ISBN 10: 0747538484 / ISBN 13: 9780747538486

Published by Bloomsbury, 1998

According to Bloomsbury, the paperback copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was published on May 28th 1999, however , contemporaneous press reports indicate that the book was actually published in January 1999, which is also the date suggested on the proof cover for the paperback edition of the book. This book was signed in blue ballpoint pen by J.K. Rowling to the dedication page. It was signed at Perth Railway Station on July 11th, 2000 three days following publication of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as part of her Hogwarts Express Book Tour.  In January 1999, J.K. Rowling made an appearance at Kings Cross Station shortly after the paperback was published to promote the book, however most copies were inscribed, therefore a flat signed copy, without an inscription is exceptionally rare. Included with the book is a hand written note from the original owner Kirsty who describes how she met J.K. Rowling aboard the Hogwarts train when she was just 10 years old. This is a lovely near fine copy, unread, with what appears to be a square and still tight binding. The spine has some mild creasing and the corners have some minor shelf wear however there are no major creases at all to the front or back cover. The page edges are mildly toned and there is fading to the spine but overall a lovely and very collectable copy. Internally, there are no ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind with no dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages. The signature and inscription come fully authenticated by Adam Houston theharrypotterspecialist the world s leading expert in authenticating Jo s signature. It comes with a full authentication package including a letter of authenticity and collector card. Seller Inventory # 229

Synopsis:

A remarkable sequel to the best-selling Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Harry Potter is a wizard. He is in his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Little does he know that this year will be just as eventful as the last even getting there is an adventure in itself! The three firm friends, Harry, Ron and Hermione, are soon immersed in the daily round of Potions, Herbology, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Quidditch. But then horrible and mysterious things begin to happen. Harry keeps hearing strange voices, sinister and dark messages appear on the wall, and then Ron's sister Ginny disappears

About the Author: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, as well as two books written specifically for Comic Relief and based on the Harry Potter novels: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 325 million copies worldwide and been translated into 64 languages. J.K. Rowling has generated huge popular appeal for her books across the generations in an unprecedented fashion: she was the first children's author to be voted the BA Author of the Year, and also to win the British Book Awards Author of the Year.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition