Very good copy of the scarce and highly sought-after third printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Number line reads 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3; the copyright page credits Joanne Rowling, with no space between Thomas Taylor and the year 1997; and the back and spine of both the book and dust jacket feature the illustration of a young wizard. According to Errington [p.4], the third printing had a publication figure of only 500 hardback copies. It was also the first edition issued with a dust jacket, which differs in colour tones from those of all subsequent editions.
The spine ends are slightly bumped, and the corners show light wear. There is also a small dent to the upper front board. Internally clean, with no names, inscriptions, or dog-ears. The first few pages have a few almost imperceptible creases. A few small marks to the page edges. Pages lightly toned, as usual. The binding is sound. The dust jacket shows light corner and edge wear, with a small chip of approximately 5 mm at the rear fold. The colours remain bright, with no fading to the spine.
A collectible copy of this rare and early Harry Potter book.
