'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', UK first edition, signed and inscribed by Rowling

Published by Bloomsbury, 2000

  • First Edition
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  • Hardcover
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Seller: First and Fine, Ludlow, United KingdomFirst and Fine

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Condition: Used - Near fine

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Joanne (Kathleen) Rowling (2000) ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire‘, UK first edition, second printing, published by Bloomsbury, printed by Clays. Signed and inscribed by Rowling on the dedication page: "to Ben, with many [twice underscored] thanks JK Rowling”. Condition: near fine with usual toning to the paper commensurate with age and light shelf wear including a push to the spine foot. The dust jacket is colour faded. Provenance and pricing: By the year 2000 Harry Potter had become a global phenomenon loved and read by children and adults alike. Rowling embarked on a big promotional tour in the UK signing books in many parts of the country. There was even a ‘Hogwarts Express’ train which traveled from England north to Scotland stopping in a few locations where Rowling would sign copies of ‘Goblet of Fire’. The rule for the lucky holders of a ‘Golden Ticket’ was that only one book could be signed per ticket holder, and that Rowling would not pen any dedication/ inscription alongside her signature. Therefore, ‘flat signed’ copies of ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ are the most common of the seven Harry Potter books. This copy has been given by Rowling to one of her security staff and therefore it is beautifully inscribed. Although not a first printing, an inscription like that adds considerable value due to the association and for being unusual. A first printing with such an inscription would fetch several thousand more in today’s market. First and Fine.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', UK first edition, signed and inscribed by Rowling
Author
Rowling, J.K.
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Publication year
2000
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition

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First and Fine is run by Dr Alexander Wochnik. He is a political scientist who lives in Birmingham, UK. First and Fine grew out of a passion for collectable books. Having collected modern first editions since 2008, Alex founded and launched First and Fine in 2016. The shop specialises in modern first editions, with a strong focus on 20th century fiction, as well as in fine editions such as limited Folio Society Editions. The qualities of research, diligence and thoroughness required in academia are useful in collecting books as well, and we hope you will be satisfied with the books he has sourced for you. Many of the books offered here have been signed by their authors or artists and we take great care in making sure that the signatures are authentic. All books are sourced from a variety of reliable sources or signed by authors on our behalf at book festivals and other literary events. All books described as first editions are automatically first editions AND a first prints / printings unless specified otherwise. If you have any questions about any of our books please complete the form on our contact us page, we aim to reply to all requests within 24 hours.…

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