First edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, signed by Rowling on the half-title page. 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.
This 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.
The 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. Rowling’s signature, together with an informative collector’s card providing additional context.
