Highly sought after First State of the First Edition, First Printing of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in a near pristine condition in an excellent first state dust jacket. Number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, Joanne Rowling listed on the copyright page, famous dropped text error on page 7. In the uncorrected proof of the book sent to reviewers, the word 'burnt' on page 7 was misspelled as 'burned'. While correcting, the "Enter" key was accidentally pressed, causing the rest of the sentence to move to the next line. Shortly after this was discovered, the print run was stopped and this printing error was corrected. At the same time, the name on the copyright page was changed from 'Joanne Rowling' to 'J.K. Rowling'. According to Bloomsbury approximately 2.500 First State copies with a dropped text error were printed [see Errington, p 187]. Most of these copies have been included in collections over the past twenty years.
This unread copy is in a marvelous condition, almost like new. The boards have vibrant colours, sharp spine ends, sharp corners and cornertips without any wear or traces of use. The binding is very tight, even still a bit crispy when opening. The pages arebright, with hardly the usual toning and without inscriptions, names, dog-ears or other traces of use. The first state dust jacket is inside and outside also in a pristine condition without any fading, discoloration or wear, now protected by a removable Brodart archival cover. One of the most beautiful copies we have ever seen of this very rare and highly collectable book. Comes in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box.
