Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

ROWLING, J.K.

Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1999

About this Item

First deluxe edition, first printing, with number line 10-1 on the copyright page. Illustrated with an original hand-drawn piece by Thomas Taylor, the artist who created the iconic cover artwork for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Executed in black ballpoint pen, the illustration appears on the dedication page and was commissioned in 2020. It depicts Harry at the center holding his wand, surrounded by key motifs from the story - Hedwig, Diagon Alley, Platform 9¾, and the winged key from the climax of the book. The drawing is signed and dated 'Thomas 2020'. In addition, the cover illustration has been signed and dated by Taylor in the lower left corner. Octavo, bound in red cloth with gilt titles, pictorial decoration, a facsimile of Rowling's signature on the front board, red endpapers, and all edges gilt. The book is in fine condition, like new.

Seller Inventory # 001355

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
• Publisher: Bloomsbury, London
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Editions
  • Children's Literature