Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. She claims that she never paid much attention in meetings because she was too busy scribbling down ideas. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release.

Nice and clean pages with small marks and slightly yellow on the outer edges, a couple of creases, nicks and small marks on the edges of the pages.J K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first edition, first printing Australian hardback.

First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the half-title, "to Ella, Hope you enjoy this book! 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. Signed and dedicated "To Kirsty, with best wishes, J K Rowling" A superb example of the rarest Harry Potter book in the world with original dustwrapper (the UK equivalent did not have a dustwrapper - making this very special! A complete set of FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING paperback novels, variously dated, including the true 1997 FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" with all relevant issue points.First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Toby, I met your Dad! It is uncommon to encounter this title inscribed: Rowling did a signing tour for Goblet of Fire and the vast majority of autographed copies were simply signed. Copyright page shows: Joanne Rowling, picture of young Dumbledore at the back of the cover, Winner of The 1997 Smarties Gold Award displayed on the edge of the front cover.

This is one of these extremely rare latter copies, with a signed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustrated bookplate loosely inserted. Her parents hoped that by studying languages, she would enjoy a great career as a bilingual secretary. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been translated into over seventy languages, including Latin and Greek.Rowling’s Harry Potter series has become a cultural phenomenon, selling over 500 million copies worldwide and being translated into over 80 languages. For once, the word phenomenon is an understatement' Scotland on Sunday 'The most remarkable publishing sensation for a generation . Some handling to extremities, and a light crease to top corner of front cover, otherwise seemingly unread. Celebrate the magic of the third Harry Potter story with this stunning collector’s edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.