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J K Rowling – The Harry Potter First Edition Paperback Collection
£18,500.00
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. Softcover octavo’s in pictorial card wraps. Tidy ownership inscription inside, otherwise contents clean. All volumes are Very Good to Near Fine and are clean and bright with minimal faults – volume two has some fading to the spine. A rare opportunity to purchase a complete set of the ever-popular novels in First Edition paperback. The paperback First of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was printed on the very same day as the hardcover First Edition (of which only 500 copies were printed) and neither has bibliographical priority.
The Harry Potter series, penned by British author J.K. Rowling, stands as a cornerstone of contemporary literature, enchanting readers of all ages with its magical world, compelling characters, and timeless themes of friendship, courage, and the battle between good and evil. Spanning seven books and eight film adaptations, the series has captured the imagination of millions worldwide and left an indelible mark on popular culture.
At its core, the Harry Potter series grapples with universal themes of love, loss, identity, and the struggle between light and darkness. Rowling deftly weaves these themes into the fabric of the narrative, imbuing the story with emotional depth and resonance that transcends genre and age.
Throughout the series, Harry confronts his own mortality and grapples with the legacy of his parents’ sacrifice, ultimately embracing his destiny as the “Boy Who Lived” and the chosen one destined to vanquish Voldemort. Alongside his friends, Harry learns the value of empathy, compassion, and the power of love in overcoming adversity and standing up to tyranny.
The series reaches its climactic conclusion in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” where Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a perilous quest to destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes—objects containing fragments of his soul—in order to weaken him and thwart his bid for immortality. The trio’s journey culminates in a final showdown at Hogwarts, where Harry confronts Voldemort in a battle of epic proportions that will determine the fate of the wizarding world.
Excessively scarce to find a full set of first printings together.
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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. Softcover octavo’s in pictorial card wraps. Tidy ownership inscription inside, otherwise contents clean. All volumes are Very Good to Near Fine and are clean and bright with minimal faults – volume two has some fading to the spine. A rare opportunity to purchase a complete set of the ever-popular novels in First Edition paperback. The paperback First of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was printed on the very same day as the hardcover First Edition (of which only 500 copies were printed) and neither has bibliographical priority.
The Harry Potter series, penned by British author J.K. Rowling, stands as a cornerstone of contemporary literature, enchanting readers of all ages with its magical world, compelling characters, and timeless themes of friendship, courage, and the battle between good and evil. Spanning seven books and eight film adaptations, the series has captured the imagination of millions worldwide and left an indelible mark on popular culture.
At its core, the Harry Potter series grapples with universal themes of love, loss, identity, and the struggle between light and darkness. Rowling deftly weaves these themes into the fabric of the narrative, imbuing the story with emotional depth and resonance that transcends genre and age.
Throughout the series, Harry confronts his own mortality and grapples with the legacy of his parents’ sacrifice, ultimately embracing his destiny as the “Boy Who Lived” and the chosen one destined to vanquish Voldemort. Alongside his friends, Harry learns the value of empathy, compassion, and the power of love in overcoming adversity and standing up to tyranny.
The series reaches its climactic conclusion in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” where Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a perilous quest to destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes—objects containing fragments of his soul—in order to weaken him and thwart his bid for immortality. The trio’s journey culminates in a final showdown at Hogwarts, where Harry confronts Voldemort in a battle of epic proportions that will determine the fate of the wizarding world.
Excessively scarce to find a full set of first printings together.
