(London): Bloomsbury, (1997). First paperback edition, first impression (with full number line on copyright page descending from 10-1, and "1 wand" repeated on p. 53). 8vo. 223 pp. Publisher's stiff pictorial wrappers, rear wrapper with misspelt "Philospher's", worn and creased, acetate lifting at some edges, cocked; ownership inscription on inner front wrapper; light soiling on half-title and title-page; sheets toned, largely in margins (as usual); scattered creasing in corners. Errington A1(aa)

First paperback edition of the first Harry Potter book, one of only 5,150 copies printed of this now beloved classic.