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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by Rowling, J. K
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 043920352X
- ISBN 13
- 9780439203524
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
U.S.A.: Scholastic, 2000. Special Edition. Hardcover. Fine. FIRST LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION LEATHERBOUND HARDCOVER of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The copyright page reads "Collector's Edition November 2000" and has the number descending from 10 to 1. The book is in very fine condition with no wear, in a plastic dust jacket that was published with the book. A gold foil stamping on an embossed leather cover. There is a reproduction of a signed original pen and ink drawing of Harry Potter by the author which does not appear in any other edition of the book. 309 pages.
Synopsis
The first novel of J.K. Rowling's acclaimed Harry Potter Series was released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . In this novel, the audience first meets Harry Potter and his horrible family. Harry is an orphan, and lives in a tiny room under the stairs, serving his family by cooking and cleaning. His life takes a turn for the better when he gets a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. Winner of: British Fantasy Award (1999), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature (2008), British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998), Smarties Prize (1997), Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002) ...more Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002), Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (2001), South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2001), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2000), Charlotte Award (2000), Nene Award (2000), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2000), Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2001), Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2001), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Young Reader Category (2000), Sasquatch Reading Award (2000), Golden Archer Award for Middle/Junior High (2000), Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000), Carnegie Medal Nominee (1997), ALA's Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults (1999)
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Reviews
On Aug 26 2011, SherlockJr said:
THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOOK. THE BEST BEGINNING FOR THE BEST SERIES EVER WRITTEN.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1509803
- Title
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Author
- Rowling, J. K
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Special Edition
- ISBN 10
- 043920352X
- ISBN 13
- 9780439203524
- Publisher
- U.S.A.: Scholastic
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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