Scarce first Australian edition, first hardback printing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, printed and published by Bloomsbury UK for the Australian market. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. The Australian first edition is identical to the UK print first edition, except for the use of thicker paper and two black and white advert pages in the back of the book.
A few (hardly vissible) spots on the book ends, otherwise a fine, unread copy with a minor bumped lower spine end, sharp upper spine end and sharp cornertips, firm binding, clear pages without any inscriptions dog-ears or other flaws. The dust jacket is also in a fine condition with bright colours, virtually no wear and without any fading.
