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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone – FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - $60
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Identifying This First Printing:
A true first printing can be identified by the number line on the copyright page. It must include the full statement "First American edition, October 1998". The publisher's address on the copyright page must be "555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012". Please verify these details in the provided photos.
About This Copy (No Dust Jacket):
This edition was issued in two states: one with a pictorial dust jacket, and one (like this copy) in illustrated hardcover boards without a jacket. The boards feature the same artwork as the jacket (Harry at the train platform). The absence of a jacket for this state is correct and as issued. The binding is tan cloth.
Condition:
Please examine photos closely. As a 25-year-old book that was immensely popular with children, condition varies widely. This copy is offered in good used condition. The illustrated boards show significant shelf wear, scuffing, and likely staining. The binding is sound, and the interior is complete, but pages may have age-toning. This is a reading/collector's copy that shows its history, not a pristine specimen.
Why This is a Landmark Collectible:
Historic First: The first appearance of Harry Potter in America.
Foundational: The book that changed global reading habits and publishing.
High Demand: One of the most sought-after modern first editions.
Important: Value is entirely dependent on confirming it is a true first printing via the number line and copyright page details. If confirmed, this is a major find for any collector of modern literature, even in well-loved condition.
A piece of literary history. Please verify the key points in the images provided.