First American edition, second printing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" (the USA-adapted title of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone"), signed in October 1998 by J.K. Rowling on the verso of the half-title page. The book was signed during Rowling’s first American visit, during which she met only around 100-200 people. This situation would change drastically the following year for her second American tour, after the Harry Potter hype had taken off. Signed American editions with a 1998 signature are therefore extremely rare. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (TheHarryPotterSpecialist), the world's sole J.K. Rowling signature expert and an informative collector's card that provides additional details.
The book is in near fine, unread condition with bumped spine ends, minor scratches on some page edges, and, inconspicuously due to the use of a black pen on a green background, the previous owner's name on the first free endpaper. The first-state dust jacket, featuring a review from The Guardian on the rear panel, is also in near fine condition. The jacket is slightly wrinkled at the spine ends but without fading or noticeable wear. A highly collectible early signed Harry Potter book.
