Harry Potter Sorcerer’s Stone 1st American Edition 1998 HC DJ GrandPré Levine
$ 16.9
Description
Harry Potter Sorcerer’s Stone 1st American Edition 1998 HC DJ GrandPré Levine. Unlike the later mass-market printings, this version was produced in limited quantities during the early Harry Potter release period and is recognized by collectors as an important early U.S. issue. ** This is not the common trade hardback most people think of — this is the Arthur A. Levine / Scholastic illustrated gift edition with Mary GrandPré artwork, and the photos show the true First American Edition, October 1998, 1st printing of this format. ** You can tell by: • “First American edition, October 1998” on copyright page • Full number line present: 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 / 00 01 02 03 04 • Arthur A. Levine Books imprint • Original $19.95 price on dust jacket flap • Mary GrandPré illustrated jacket and interior art • Blue cloth boards with matching illustrated jacket ** This is a highly collectible early U.S. edition that sits between the ultra-rare 1998 first trade printings and the later mass print runs. ** Collectors love this edition because it was a limited early gift format that didn’t get the massive reprints the standard hardcover did. ** Up for sale is a true First American Edition (October 1998) of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, published by Arthur A. Levine Books / Scholastic Press, featuring the iconic Mary GrandPré illustrated dust jacket and interior artwork. ** This is the scarce early illustrated gift hardcover edition that collectors actively seek out. ** Unlike the later mass-market printings, this version was produced in limited quantities during the early Harry Potter release period and is recognized by collectors as an important early U.S. issue. ** Key First Edition Points: • Stated First American Edition, October 1998 • Full number line present • Arthur A. Levine Books imprint • Original dust jacket with $19.95 price intact • Mary GrandPré artwork on jacket and throughout • Blue cloth hardcover boards • Illustrated endpapers • No remainder marks, no library markings • Appears like new / unread ** This edition bridges the gap between the ultra-rare first trade printings and later common copies, making it a highly collectible and display-worthy piece for Harry Potter collectors. ** A beautiful example for collectors, gift buyers, or fans of early Harry Potter history.
