Fine copy of a First Edition, Fourth Printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, beautifully signed in the year of publication by J.K. Rowing on the first free endpaper. According to Errington [p.4] this fourth Hardback printing had a publication figure equal to the first edition of only 500 copies, of which only a few were signed. Fully authenticated by Adam Houston of Theharrypotterspecialist. Letter of Authenticity (LOA) and collectors card with interesting details included.
Number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4, copyright page credits Joanne Rowling with no space between Thomas Taylor and year, drawing of a young wizard on the back and spine of the book and dust jacket. Fine pictorial boards with sharp spine ends and corners. Tight binding, book seems unread. No inscriptions or names, pages mildly browned as usual.The unclipped first-state dust jacket is in a fine condition with vibrant colors, and without fading, shelf wear, or edge wear. The book is housed in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box. A highly collectible copy of a very scarce signed Harry Potter book
