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Rowling signed photo with Hologram an PA letter included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to purchase a complete set of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling signed photo with Hologram an PA letter included. Recently signed photographs of Rowling are extremely scarce. For a very touching reason this photo was signed for the previous owner during the COVID period. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (TheHarryPotterSpecialist), the world's sole J.K. Rowling signature expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books are UK Bloomsbury Hardback first printings, except Philosopher's Stone, which is the scarce first printing Bloomsbury used for the Australian market. An amazing set in superb condition, all protected by Brodart removable archival covers. 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According to Phillip W. Errington (J.K. 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Rowling was a for several years a patron of Maggie’s Centres for Cancer Care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe book is in \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003efine condition\u003c\/span\u003e, with bright boards, a square and tight binding, and only slightly pushed spine ends. The contents are clean throughout, without any foxing, names, or stamps. It includes a fine, unclipped dust jacket without fading or wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe book comes with a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLetter of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e and a collector’s card containing interesting background information provided by J.K. Rowling signature expert Adam Houston of \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eAn excellent copy, now housed in a beautiful custom-made half-leather clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49056934461782,"sku":"2303","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/GOF2_Inscribed_1.jpg?v=1772114136"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-and-harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets-with-rare-friend-of-potter-button-signed-with-documentated-provenance","title":"Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone \u0026 Chamber of Secrets – Signed. “Friend of Potter” button included","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eAn early 18th edition paperback of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, paired with a first print hardback of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e, both signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page at the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds, July 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe books come with documented provenance, as featured in a comprehensive article in \u003cem\u003eThe Star\u003c\/em\u003e newspaper. Additionally, this set includes a very rare 'Friend of Potter' button. These buttons were distributed by Bloomsbury in early 1998 exclusively to bookstore staff for use during a signing event. According to a reliable source, fewer than 100 were issued. This button has since become a highly collectible item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eA handwritten card from the original owner, Dr. Francesca Roe, recounts her experience at the July 1998 reading and signing event in Leeds. Dr. Roe, aged eight at the time, attended the event with her parents and younger brother, Max.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e is in near fine condition. The boards are bright and unfaded, with only a hint of bumping at both ends of the spine and the front corner tips. The corners of the back cover are sharp. The binding is firm, the endpapers are clean, and the pages have only minor browning at the edges. There is a small round black spot on pages 38 and 39, and a narrow brown streak on pages 139 and 140. Otherwise, the content is completely clean with no names, inscriptions, dog-eared pages, or other defects. The first-state dust jacket is also near fine. The inner flaps have very light fading along the top edge (around 4 mm), and the corner points are slightly bumped. Other than that, the dust jacket is in a great condition, with no spine fading, shelf wear, or edge wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e is in VG condition. The cover has some light creases, with 1 cm of wear at the base of the spine, and the corners are bumped. The first four pages show slight waviness, with a small mark on pages 7 and 46\/47, and a stain on the fore edge that lightly extends onto the pages, but o names, inscriptions or other flaws. The scarce “ Friend of Potter” button that comes with the books is in a fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eFully authenticated by J.K. Rowling signature expert Adam Houston of \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e and includes a Letter of Authenticity (LoA), along with a collector’s card containing further interesting details. Both books are housed in a custom-made Half-Leather Clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49061165924694,"sku":"2305","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/COS1_en_PH18_signed_with_button_1.jpg?v=1772118031"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-inscribed-and-signed-with-ticket-event-entry-package-and-promo-items","title":"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Inscribed and signed with Ephemera","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing, inscribed (\"To Eleanor\") and signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page, complete with the author's hologram. This book was signed during “The Moonlight Signing” event at the Natural History Museum on July 21, 2007—the only UK promotional event for the release of the final installment of the Harry Potter series. At this exclusive event, 1,700 Harry Potter fans had the opportunity to have their books signed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIn addition to the numbered entry ticket, all attendees received an event package that included a three-page information sheet, a puzzle page and Dealthly Hallows balloons. The previous owner preserved these items with the book. This set even includes the bookmark with Eleanor's specific queue number for the signing event and a few puzzle cards (issued by Warner Bros in 2001).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book is a very fine condition, with only a slighly bumped lower spine end, a sharp upper spine end and sharp corners. The binding is firm, and the endpapers are clean. The pages are free from additional names or inscriptions, showing hardly of the usual browning of the page edges. The dust jacket is also in a fine condition, without fading and no shelf wear or edge wear. An excellent copy, housed in a beautiful custom-made half-leather clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFully authenticated by J.K. 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(Format: approximately 24 x 17.5 cm.) As far as we know, this was the only Chinese hardcover edition of the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e books until 2017, when a complete seven-volume box set with cover art by Olly Moss was released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe books come in an original fold-out \"Famous Witches and Wizards\" illustrated sleeve (format approx. 27 x 18 x 7 cm), which is in near-fine condition. These volumes feature the American cover illustrations by Mary GrandPré and were issued without dust jackets. Each volume has uniquely illustrated endpapers, which are beautifully designed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThis set, preserved in fine condition, represents a very early Chinese hardback edition—an exceptional collector’s piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49253955862870,"sku":"2318","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/Chineseset1234_2002_1.jpg?v=1772186274"},{"product_id":"complete-bilingual-chinese-english-harry-potter-series-7-books-11-volumes-sealed-mint-condition","title":"Complete Bilingual Chinese-English Harry Potter Series (7 Books \/ 11 Volumes) – Sealed, Mint Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: NL; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eComplete set of the bilingual Harry Potter series, published by The People's Literature. Each book contains both the original English text and a Chinese translation side-by-side. The series includes all seven Harry Potter books, with volumes 4 through 7 split into two parts, resulting in a total of 11 volumes. Condition: Brand new, sealed, and in mint condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49498469269846,"sku":"2321","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/20260227_081259.jpg?v=1772206986"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-very-scarce-flat-signed-first-edition","title":"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Flat-signed first edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing, signed by J.K. Rowling in blue ink on the title page. The book features Rowling’s first hologram sticker, dated 21\/07\/07, affixed to the top-right corner of the same page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis copy was awarded as the grand prize in a children’s art competition celebrating the reopening of Victoria Park in Aberfeldy, Scotland, in 2007. J.K. Rowling, who owns a holiday home at Killechassie near Aberfeldy, was originally scheduled to attend the event. Due to a change in dates, she was unable to be present, and this signed book was given as a prize instead. The winner, a six-year-old boy from Rowling’s hometown of Edinburgh, carefully preserved the book for the next 18 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlat-signed copies of this title are exceptionally rare. Nearly all signed first editions of \u003ci\u003eDeathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e bear a personal inscription, as they were signed during the Moonlight Signing at the Natural History Museum on July 21, 2007, where 1,700 fans received dedicated copies. Flat-signed editions were only donated by Rowling in very small numbers, primarily for charitable causes, making this an exceptional find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis unread and (except by Rowling) unopened book is in fine or nearly pristine condition, with only a minor push to the lower spine end. The unfaded dust jacket is also in fine condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccompanying the book is a letter from the original recipient detailing its history, along with a Letter of Authenticity by Adam Houston, the world’s leading expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature. A collector’s card containing further details is also included. Additional digital records related to the event include a letter from the event organizers to J.K. Rowling, minutes from a follow-up meeting, an event poster, a photograph of the recipient at the event, a photograph of the recipient with his prize-winning artwork and signed book, a press release reporting on the event, a thank-you letter to J.K. Rowling, and a recent confirmation message from one of the event organizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a highly desirable flat-signed first edition of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e, supported by an extensive provenance package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"With box","offer_id":53996489572694,"sku":"2338","price":5353.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without box","offer_id":53996489605462,"sku":"2338b","price":4953.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/DealthlyHallowsflatsigned_1.jpg?v=1772190365"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix-signed-on-loosely-inserted-bookplate","title":"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – Signed on loosely inserted bookplate","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e, with J.K. 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This is primarily because Rowling was unable to hold signing events in 2003, as she had recently given birth. Instead of organizing signing events, her publisher, Bloomsbury, distributed a very limited number of signed bookplates to only a handful of carefully selected booksellers, such as WHSmith, for promotional purposes. Most of these bookplates were affixed to copies of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e, making unused bookplates paired with the book—like this one—scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIncluded is the original scroll that came with the prize and a scan of a highly detailed handwritten letter from Will Matthews, featuring the poem he wrote and other details about the competition. The scroll shows signs of use, both the book and the bookplate are in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA truly remarkable collector’s item—this rare signed bookplate with the fifth installment of the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series comes with well-documented provenance and an exceptional story. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Adam Houston of \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e, the world’s sole expert on J.K. 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Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany at an industry book release event they attended in New York City. This copy was personally signed for Carlsen Verlag, Germany’s largest publisher and the publisher of the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series in Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book was given to Julia Reuter, project coordinator for the German translation \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter und das Verwunschene Kind\u003c\/i\u003e at Carlsen Verlag. Reuter, a key figure at Carlsen Verlag, has been instrumental in bringing the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series to German-speaking audiences. She was involved in various digital and publishing innovations, including the development of eSoaps for young readers, and has contributed to numerous projects that further expand the reach of the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e universe in Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded with the book is a letter from Julia Reuter, in which she details how she acquired it and a copy of the German edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAs a significant association copy, this book holds added provenance, directly linking it to Julia Reuter, a pivotal figure in the German publication of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child\u003c\/i\u003e. Authenticated by J.K. Rowling signature expert Adam Houston of \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e. Comes with his Letter of Authenticity (LoA) and a collector’s card, containing further interesting details. A small scratch on the front cover, likely caused during the production process. Otherwise a near pristine, unread copy in a fine dust jacket, housed in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA highly collectible book with great provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50080428425558,"sku":"2341","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/cursedchild16signed_1.jpg?v=1772191804"},{"product_id":"complete-set-advanced-reader-copies-arc-harry-potter-series","title":"Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) US edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUncorrected proof copy of\u003ci\u003e Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,\u003c\/i\u003e the third U.S. book in the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series, published by Scholastic\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdvanced Reader Copies (ARCs) were pre-publication editions distributed to booksellers, editors, and reviewers before the official release. Approximately 3,000 U.S. ARCs of the first three books were produced, there are no proof copies made of the later books in the series. Finding them in collectible condition has become increasingly difficult, especially in such a well-preserved state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSince the final artwork was not yet ready when production began, the \u003ci\u003ePrisoner of Azkaban\u003c\/i\u003e proof copy does not feature the familiar illustrated cover. Instead, it has a distinctive purple and black diamond pattern. By the time of its publication, the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e phenomenon was already in full swing, leading to a first-print trade run of 500,000 copies—dwarfing the mere 3,000 proof copies produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis copy is in a near-fine condition, with only minor shelf wear and clean pages, without the commonly occurring reading creases or spine fading. 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Signed Canadian first editions, first printings of this title are scarce, as predominantly fifth and sixth printings were available during Rowling’s October 2000 appearance at the International Festival of Authors at the SkyDome in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular copy was donated by Allan MacDougall, the Canadian publisher of the Harry Potter series in 2000, for a silent auction at the Toronto Book Lovers’ Ball — an annual black-tie fundraiser supporting the Toronto Public Library Foundation. The winning bid was placed by Les Petriw, who has carefully preserved the book and its dust jacket in pristine condition. Included are a letter from the previous owner and the original auction lot label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box and is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (TheHarryPotterSpecialist), the world’s sole expert on J.K. 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Taylor arranged Rowling’s 2007 visit to Canada and was only the second director of the festival’s 40-year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSigned copies of the Canadian editions are extremely rare to find. This is the only Canadian signed copy of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix we have ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe top and bottom left corners of the spine have a small dent; otherwise, the book and dust jacket are in a pristine unread condition. Housed in a beautiful custom-made half-leather clamshell box and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (\u003ci\u003eTheHarryPotterSpecialist\u003c\/i\u003e), the world's sole expert on J.K. Rowling's signature, along with an informative collector's card providing additional details. In his LoA Adam Houston mentiones that this is also for him the only signed copy of this title he has ever observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare and highly collectible signed \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50159775678806,"sku":"22602","price":4695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/20260223_141436_6b499773-a399-4b94-970e-28912a5c7609.jpg?v=1771863668"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-signed-association-copy","title":"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Signed Canadian association copy","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFirst Canadian edition, first printing of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e, signed on the title page in black felt-tip pen. This copy was signed on 23 October 2007 in one of the green rooms backstage at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto for Geoffrey E. Taylor, the artistic director of the International Festival of Authors. Taylor arranged J.K. Rowling’s 2007 visit to Canada and was only the second director in the festival’s 40-year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSigned copies of the Canadian edition of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e are extremely rare. All copies that Rowling signed during this visit to Canada were English editions with a dust jacket from the Canadian publisher, also featuring Rowling’s hologram sticker. This is the only original Canadian signed copy of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e we have ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe book and dust jacket are in pristine, unread condition. It is housed in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (\u003ci\u003eTheHarryPotterSpecialist\u003c\/i\u003e), the world's sole expert on J.K. 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This copy was signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in 2003 at a private event at Hamilton \u0026amp; Inches, Royal Jewellers, Edinburgh. This title is one of the hardest Harry Potter book to find signed in any print run, as the author made only one very small appearance for its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book has minor bumping to the spine ends and a well-known light spot at the end of the lower bookend, caused during the production process. Otherwise, it is in unread, near-pristine condition with exceptionally bright pages. The dust jacket is in near fine condition, with bright colours and hardly any wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccompanied by a letter from the original owner and a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston of The Harry Potter Specialist, the world's sole expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature. Also included is an informative collector’s card providing additional details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIt is housed in a beautiful, custom-made half-leather clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50295410622806,"sku":"2360","price":4495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/OrderofthePhoenix3signed_1.jpg?v=1772204448"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-signed-first-us-printing","title":"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – Signed first US printing","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst American edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, signed by J.K. Rowling in thick black marker on the title page. Rowling held only one event in the United States after the release of the book. On August 1, 2006, she participated in a unique and exclusive event titled \"An Evening with Harry, Carrie, and Garp\", held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The event brought together J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving, who each read excerpts from their works. J.K. Rowling read a passage involving Harry and Dumbledore using a Pensieve to witness Tom Riddle's acceptance into Hogwarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event was a benefit for two charitable organizations: 'The Haven Foundation' and 'Doctors Without Borders'. Signed books were sent out later to customers who purchased one of a limited number of \"Family Packages\", offered at $1,000.00 each. Buyers of this package would receive a signed book from each of the three authors. However, there was no guarantee that the signed books were first printings, and many collectors who expected to receive a first printing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were disappointed to receive a second printing instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this was the only opportunity to obtain signed copies in the United States, it is notoriously difficult to find signed first US printings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book and dust jacket are in fine condition. The book is undoubtedly unread and has been carefully stored for the last 19 years. Comes in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box. Included is a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston of The Harry Potter Specialist, the world's sole expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature, as well as an interesting collector's card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50302940381526,"sku":"2353","price":7750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/Half-Blood_Prince_USA_1.jpg?v=1772196954"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-8th-printing-signed","title":"Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 8th Printing, Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, very early 8th paperback printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, signed by J.K. Rowling in black ink on the dedication page. The book was signed for the previous owner, Genevieve, at Whitworth Hall, Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eighth paperback printing was published in early November 1997, only a few months after the first printing, and was produced in a similarly modest print run. Signed copies from these early paperback printings are very uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the book's win of the 1997 Smarties Book Prize Gold Award, Smarties award stickers were produced and applied to a number of copies from this print run. In later printings, the Smarties logo was incorporated directly into the cover design rather than applied as a sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Good copy has been well read, with the majority of wear visible on the covers. The Smarties sticker is no longer present, resulting in some surface loss to the cover illustration, which also shows further signs of use. The book is priced accordingly. The interior remains in very good condition. A few pages show a light crease at the top edge. There are no names, inscriptions, or other writing inside the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston of The Harry Potter Specialist, the world’s sole expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature, as well as a collector's card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50312910700886,"sku":"2356","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/PHIL8SCsigned_1.jpg?v=1772201484"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets-1st-edition-10th-printing-kopie","title":"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 1st Edition, 8th Printing","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNear fine copy of a first edition, early UK Bloomsbury printing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, with a number line 10-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNear fine pictorial boards with bumped spine ends and sharp corners. The binding is tight, and the endpapers are clean with no marks, inscriptions, or stamps. Pages are clean with the usual browning to the edges. The unclipped dust jacket is also in a near fine condition with minor wear on the edged , featuring vibrant colors and no fading whatsoever. Now protected by a Brodart removable archival book cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA nice early copy of the second Harry Potter book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50436210622806,"sku":"22453","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/20260223_134355.jpg?v=1771860106"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets-first-us-edition-first-printing-signed","title":"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, First US Edition, First Printing – Signed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFirst American Edition, First Printing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, published June 1999 by Scholastic. The book was signed by the author with a black felt pen on the title page during her second American book tour in October 1999. The spine ends and front corners are slightly bumped; \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eotherwise, the book is in fine condition, with a near fine dust jacket. First editions signed in the year of publication are highly sought after and therefore scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded is the all-important Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from the world’s only J.K. Rowling signature expert, Adam Houston of TheHarryPotterSpecialist, along with a collector’s card containing interesting details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book is housed in a beautiful, custom-made half-leather clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50743534616918,"sku":"2367b","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/COSUSsigned_1.jpg?v=1772452736"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix-signed-1","title":"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - ULTRA-RARE signed first edition, first printing","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSigned first edition, first printing of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e. The book was signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in the year of publication 2003 for a charity auction, where it was won by the previous owner, Rita, who preserved it for over two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis title is one of the hardest Harry Potter book to find signed, as the author made only one very small appearance for its release and did not attend any public signing events around publication due to having recently given birth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book is in VG+\/ near fine condition, with sharp spine ends and corners. There is minor sun fading to the top edge of the front and rear board, and to the top of the spine. Internally, it is bright and clean, with no ownership inscriptions. The page edges are mildly tanned, as is typically seen. A few very light signs of use are visible along the fore-edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComes in a fine dust jacket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded is a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston of The Harry Potter Specialist, the world’s sole expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature and an informative collector’s card with additional details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA truly exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the rarest signed Harry Potter books in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"With Box","offer_id":53996447859030,"sku":"2381","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Box","offer_id":53996447891798,"sku":"2381b","price":9495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/OrderofthePhoenixsigned_5.jpg?v=1771847713"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-first-edition-second-hardback-printing","title":"Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - First edition, second hardback printing","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExtremely scarce copy of a first edition, second hardback printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Numberline 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2. Printed shortly after the initial hardback release of 26 June 1997, the second printing had a tiny run of only 1,000 copies (see Errington, p. 4) and, like the first, was issued without a dust jacket. Apart from the first printing, it is the only hardback edition to feature the Wendy Cooling quote — \u003ci\u003e“A terrific read and a stunning first novel”\u003c\/i\u003e — on the front cover, making the frontcover design identical to that of the true first printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSeveral well-known textual errors found in the first impression were corrected in this printing: on the rear cover, “Philosopher’s” was previously misspelled as “Philospher’s,” “Wizardry and Witchcraft” appeared as “Witchcraft and Wizardry,” and on page 53 “1 wand” was listed twice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSecond printings appear only very rarely on the market and are highly sought after, offering collectors a more financially accessible alternative to the exceptionally costly first printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCondition: spine ends and corners worn, with some rubbing along the board edges. The spine is faded, with light fading to the upper edge of the front cover. The fragile laminate remains largely intact. Binding firm; endpapers clean. Some finger soiling, mainly to the first and last leaves. Otherwise the text block is clean and without damage. A good example of this elusive edition, housed in a custom half-leather clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51086415069526,"sku":"2389","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/PHILHardback2_1.jpg?v=1772542484"},{"product_id":"russian-1st-edition-1-st-printing-of-harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-2000","title":"Russian 1st edition, 1 st printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2000)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\"\u003eVery scarce true first edition, first printing of ‘Garri Potter i Filosofskii Kamen’, the Russian translation of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, published (pre-movie) on Dec. 7th 2000 in a very small print run by Rosman Publishing, Moscow. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\"\u003e“The release was none too soon for 11-year-old Harry’s hard-core Russian fans. Thirsting for a Russian translation of the J.K.Rowling books that have topped Western best seller lists, in 1999 they started a Russian web site dedicated to the boy and his magicpowers, and translated fragments themselves which made\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Rosmen publishing house decide to buy the rights for the Russian translation The book is sold for 45 Russian Ruble, about $1.70.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe price was slightly higher than average for the genre, but well below Western prices and the $11 for the English-language version available in Moscow.”\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(ABC News wrote on Dec. 21, 2000)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\"\u003eNo Dust Jacket as issued. Only the first edition, first Printing has a printed title on the cover which is not foiled as all later editions. The book is in a near fine condition. Cover is near fine with minor bumped spine ends. Internal clean without signatures or writing. Firm binding, pages browned as usual. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\"\u003eA very rare addition to any book collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"all\" style=\"mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51096497619286,"sku":"2388","price":595.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/PhilRussian_1.jpg?v=1772542240"},{"product_id":"advanced-reader-copy-arc-us-edition-harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban","title":"Near pristine Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNear pristine Uncorrected proof  copy of\u003ci\u003e Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,\u003c\/i\u003e the third U.S. book in the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series, published by Scholastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdvanced Reader Copies (ARCs) were pre-publication editions distributed to booksellers, editors, and reviewers before the official release. Approximately 3,000 U.S. ARCs of the first three books were produced, there are no proof copies made of the later books in the series. Finding them in collectible condition has become increasingly difficult, especially in such a well-preserved state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSince the final artwork was not yet ready when production began, the \u003ci\u003ePrisoner of Azkaban\u003c\/i\u003e proof copy does not feature the familiar illustrated cover. Instead, it has a distinctive purple and black diamond pattern. By the time of its publication, the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e phenomenon was already in full swing, leading to a first-print trade run of 500,000 copies—dwarfing the mere 3,000 proof copies produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis copy is in a very fine,  unread condition, without any wear and without the commonly occurring reading creases or spine fading. A highly collectible copy of the last American pre-publication Harry Potter book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51505635524950,"sku":"2395","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/ARCAzkabanfine_1.jpg?v=1772543031"},{"product_id":"the-tales-of-beedle-the-bard-extremely-rare-1-8-signed-first-american-edition-first-printing","title":"The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Extremely rare signed First American edition, first printing","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA near fine signed first American edition, first printing of \u003ci\u003eThe Tales of Beedle the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e, flat-signed by J. K. Rowling on the half-title page and bearing the official hologram authentication label. This copy was signed by Rowling at the book’s release event during a special tea party held at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. \u003ci\u003eThe Tales of Beedle the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e was published simultaneously in the U.K. and U.S. on 4 December 2008. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe release was celebrated at a tea party event at the National Library of Scotland attended by around 250 pupils from 10 local schools, alongside five American children who had won a Scholastic-hosted competition. These winners queued to have their copies personally inscribed by Rowling. These signed copies from the 2008 event are exceptionally rare and represent the only known instances of the U.S. edition signed at release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn 2015, three signed copies of the American first edition—retained from the 2008 release event—were offered as exclusive rewards in the Lumos “Help Kids with Disabilities” crowdfunding campaign. This campaign raised over $57,000 to support children with disabilities attending school and was an important moment in the history of signed copies of the first American edition. \u003ci\u003eThe Tales of Beedle the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of wizarding fairy tales including \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of the Three Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e, featured in \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u003c\/i\u003e. Rowling took no royalties from the publication; all net proceeds were donated to The Children’s High Level Group (now \u003ci\u003eLumos\u003c\/i\u003e), the charity she co-founded to support vulnerable children in Eastern Europe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eOriginal pictorial boards in brown, with cover artwork by Mary GrandPré and interior illustrations by Rowling. Stated “First American edition, December 2008” with complete number line to “1” on the copyright page. Priced $12.99 on rear board. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eNear fine condition, slightly pushed corners and bruising evident to the front edge of the upper board. White page edges, an unread copy. Boldly signed on the half-title page, with accompanying J. K. Rowling hologram affixed to the upper left hand corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFull authentication and collector card provided by \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist. \u003c\/i\u003eComes in a half-leather clamshell box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAn excellent and ultra rare signed American first edition, first printing, acquired from an attendee at the National Library of Scotland for the 2008 Edinburgh launch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51554749514070,"sku":"2393","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/BeedleUSAsigned_1.jpg?v=1772542780"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire-ultra-rare-1-1-inscribed-first-edition-first-printing","title":"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Ultra-rare (1\/1) inscribed first Ted Smart edition, first printing","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAn extraordinary first edition, first printing of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, inscribed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e“to Jasmine, who has a magic dad! with lots of love, J.K. Rowling” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ewith a small cross beneath the signature, symbolising a kiss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis is not a Bloomsbury printing but an ultra-rare Ted Smart \/ The Book People edition, made all the more remarkable by Rowling’s use of a purple gel pen — a feature not previously documented in any signed \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e edition ever offered on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccording to Adam Houston, the world’s leading expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature and founder of \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e, this is the only known Ted Smart edition of any Harry Potter title to bear a verifiably authentic Rowling inscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe book surfaced when it was purchased by a London solicitor from a second-hand bookshop; prior provenance remains unknown. Its unexpected appearance, combined with its unique inscription and unusual ink colour, makes this copy a striking anomaly among all previously known examples of Rowling’s signed work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVery good, with notable signs of handling. A few green stains are visible on the outer edges and margins of several pages—likely caused by copper residue transferred from a thumb while leafing through the book. A partial green thumbprint appears on the edge of page 220. A pale, irregular mark is visible along the gutter of the title page and mirrored on its verso and on two blank pages preceding the rear endpaper; this is believed to result from the same copper-based substance, which inhibited normal paper toning in these areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThere is light wear to the spine ends and upper edge of the cover, and mild bumping to the corners. The binding remains firm, the pages are clean and unmarked, and the endpapers are fresh. Housed in a near-fine dust jacket showing minimal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from Adam Houston (\u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e), the world’s only recognised expert on J.K. Rowling’s signature, as well as a collector’s information card containing additional details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book People\u003c\/i\u003e, founded by Ted Smart in 1988, specialised in bulk-distribution and discounted book club editions. Their rights extended to the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series up to and including \u003ci\u003eGoblet of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, published about six months after Bloomsbury’s UK edition. Apart from publisher imprints, Ted Smart editions are virtually identical to Bloomsbury’s — yet they were sold through catalogues, schools, and corporate promotions rather than bookshops or signings. This explains why, despite the thousands of signed Bloomsbury copies known today, only two signed Ted Smart books — and no other inscribed copies — have ever been recorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA mass-market edition elevated to true collector status by a unique, personal, and authenticated inscription from J.K. Rowling — a singular piece of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e publishing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51554853716310,"sku":"2371","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/GOFTedSmartInscribed_1.jpg?v=1772453101"},{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire-utra-rare-1-3-authentic-signed-first-ted-smart-edition-first-printing","title":"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Exceptionaly rare signed Ted Smart edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e first edition, first printing, signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in black ink. This is not a Bloomsbury printing but an ultra-rare Ted Smart \/ The Book People edition, one of less than a handful ever known to bear a verifiably authentic Rowling signature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis copy was signed during an exclusive Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres charity event at City Hall, Candleriggs, Glasgow, on 9 December 2000. With only two other signed Ted Smart copies ever recorded, this example ranks among the rarest authenticated Rowling-signed editions in existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVery good overall. Light signs of handling; spine ends slightly bumped; a few small stains to the outer edges and margins of several pages. Corners remain sharp, binding firm, and pages clean—free from names, marks, or inscriptions. The near-fine dust jacket shows minimal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAccompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from Adam Houston of \u003ci\u003eThe Harry Potter Specialist\u003c\/i\u003e, the world’s only recognised J.K. Rowling signature authority, along with a collector’s information card. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePresented in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eFounded by Ted Smart in 1988, \u003ci\u003eThe Book People\u003c\/i\u003e specialised in discounted book club editions. Their rights extended to the \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e series up to \u003ci\u003eGoblet of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, published about six months after Bloomsbury’s UK edition. Apart from the publisher’s imprint, these editions are virtually identical to their Bloomsbury counterparts. Sold outside traditional retail channels, they were rarely available at author events—explaining the extreme scarcity of signed examples like this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA mass-market edition transformed into a true collector’s item through a rare, authenticated J.K. Rowling signature — an outstanding piece of Harry Potter publishing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;\" clear=\"all\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: NL;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winters Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51554937045334,"sku":"2387","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/files\/GOFTedSmartsigned_1.jpg?v=1772542015"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5249\/7379\/collections\/Books_all_b562ded5-b7bb-4cd0-9e87-56d97f7f1bdb.jpg?v=1773318516","url":"https:\/\/www.wintersrarebooks.com\/collections\/all-books.oembed?page=2","provider":"Winters Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}