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Rowling, J.K.
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- Rowling, J.K.
- Complete set of Harry Potter books, each a presentation copy or signed by the author, together with other volumes and ephemera, comprising:
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Bloomsbury, 1997, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“To Sarah - | With thanks, especially, for the kind word | to Arthur | Jo | (J.K. Rowling)” on dedication page, original pictorial boards, some slight browning;
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Bloomsbury, 1998, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“To Sarah, | with thanks for | everything | Jo x”) on dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, very slight browning, very minor fading to dust-jacket spine;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, first edition, second state (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page with corrected text on page 7), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“to Sarah | a.k.a. The Big | Boss | with lots of love | from “It” | a.k.a. Jo | aka | JKRowling”) on dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, very minor fading to dust-jacket spine;
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Bloomsbury, 2000, first edition (“First Edition” on imprint page), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“to Sarah, | with loads of love – Jo | JKRowling”) on title-page, ONE OF TWO COPIES BOUND ON 5 JUNE 2000 with signed compliments slip from Clays noting this, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them. Bloomsbury, 2001, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), original pictorial wrappers;
Quidditch Through the Ages. Bloomsbury, 2001, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), original pictorial wrapper;
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Bloomsbury, 2003, first edition (“First edition” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on ‘Bloomsbury Children’s Books’ label laid-down to dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Bloomsbury, 2005, first edition (“First Edition” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ label laid-down to dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Bloomsbury, 2007, first edition (“First Edition” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR with hologram sticker dated 21/07/07 on title-page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Bloomsbury, 2008, first edition (“1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on label laid-down to half-title with hologram sticker (“J.K. Rowling”), original pictorial boards;
The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Amazon, 2008, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), velvet bag, envelope of 10 prints, large folding box and “This Side Up” cardboard slipcase, some wear to slipcase
Together with seventeen pieces of ephemera comprising: i) memo pad (with illustration of Hogwarts crest); ii) bookmark advertising Philosopher’s Stone and future publication of Chamber of Secrets, [c. July 1998], pin hole; iii-vi) four orange balloons (“The Hogwarts Express Book Tour July 2000”), rubber perished; vii) publicity card (“Harry’s Back!” for 9th July [2000]); viii) programme for gala luncheon (“A novel afternoon featuring J.K. Rowling…”), 22 October 2000; ix-x) two tickets for world premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone at Odeon Leicester Square, 4 November 2001 (Row U, seats 31 and 34); xi) paper bag with blue cord advertising Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [c. June 2003]; xii) security Pass (“Access All Areas” for “JK Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall Thursday 26th June 2003”); xiii) ticket for launch of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 15 July 2005, folded; xiv) paper bag with red ribbon advertising Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows [c. July 2007]; xv) set of 13 postcards issued by the Royal Mail in July 2007; xvi) presentation Pack of stamps issued by the Royal Mail in July 2007; xvii) invitation for publication launch of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, 4 December 2008
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Bloomsbury, 1998, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“To Sarah, | with thanks for | everything | Jo x”) on dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, very slight browning, very minor fading to dust-jacket spine;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, first edition, second state (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page with corrected text on page 7), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“to Sarah | a.k.a. The Big | Boss | with lots of love | from “It” | a.k.a. Jo | aka | JKRowling”) on dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, very minor fading to dust-jacket spine;
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Bloomsbury, 2000, first edition (“First Edition” on imprint page), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“to Sarah, | with loads of love – Jo | JKRowling”) on title-page, ONE OF TWO COPIES BOUND ON 5 JUNE 2000 with signed compliments slip from Clays noting this, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them. Bloomsbury, 2001, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), original pictorial wrappers;
Quidditch Through the Ages. Bloomsbury, 2001, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), original pictorial wrapper;
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Bloomsbury, 2003, first edition (“First edition” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on ‘Bloomsbury Children’s Books’ label laid-down to dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Bloomsbury, 2005, first edition (“First Edition” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ label laid-down to dedication page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Bloomsbury, 2007, first edition (“First Edition” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR with hologram sticker dated 21/07/07 on title-page, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket;
The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Bloomsbury, 2008, first edition (“1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2” on imprint page), SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on label laid-down to half-title with hologram sticker (“J.K. Rowling”), original pictorial boards;
The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Amazon, 2008, first edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), velvet bag, envelope of 10 prints, large folding box and “This Side Up” cardboard slipcase, some wear to slipcase
Together with seventeen pieces of ephemera comprising: i) memo pad (with illustration of Hogwarts crest); ii) bookmark advertising Philosopher’s Stone and future publication of Chamber of Secrets, [c. July 1998], pin hole; iii-vi) four orange balloons (“The Hogwarts Express Book Tour July 2000”), rubber perished; vii) publicity card (“Harry’s Back!” for 9th July [2000]); viii) programme for gala luncheon (“A novel afternoon featuring J.K. Rowling…”), 22 October 2000; ix-x) two tickets for world premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone at Odeon Leicester Square, 4 November 2001 (Row U, seats 31 and 34); xi) paper bag with blue cord advertising Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [c. June 2003]; xii) security Pass (“Access All Areas” for “JK Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall Thursday 26th June 2003”); xiii) ticket for launch of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 15 July 2005, folded; xiv) paper bag with red ribbon advertising Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows [c. July 2007]; xv) set of 13 postcards issued by the Royal Mail in July 2007; xvi) presentation Pack of stamps issued by the Royal Mail in July 2007; xvii) invitation for publication launch of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, 4 December 2008
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF NEAR MINT HARRY POTTER BOOKS, INSCRIBED OR SIGNED TO A SIGNIFICANT INDIVIDUAL IN THE PUBLICATION HISTORY OF THE BOOKS. Sarah Odedina was publisher of the children's list at Bloomsbury at the time of the original publication of the series. The inscription in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a reference to Arthur A. Levine, the American publisher of the series.