Up for sale is a Very Rare, First Canadian Softcover/Paperback Edition/Tenth Printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling.
Tenth Printing with the number "10" being the only number present on the copyright page.
The FIRST Book in the Series!!
Book ONE!!
ALL of the First/Early Printing Errors are Present!!
The Errors were corrected in Later Printings!!
Numerous First Edition/First Printings Points are Present!!
Early Printings with ALL of the Errors are Scarce and Becoming Exceedingly Hard to Find!!
Softcover/Paperback.
Original price of $9.95 CDN located on the rear cover.
Published by Raincoast Books: Vancouver, 2000.
A First Canadian Softcover/Paperback Edition/Tenth Printing.
"10" is the ONLY number present on the copyright page.
This is the Tenth Printing of the First Canadian Softcover/Paperback Edition.
Please remember this is NOT the First Hardcover Edition, this is NOT the U.K. or American Edition and this is NOT the First Printing of the Softcover/Paperback Edition.
Some would classify this copy as a First Edition Thus, a First Edition/Later Printing, a First Edition/Early Printing and so on.
We prefer to be as specific as possible with our classifications/descriptions which is why we refer to this copy as a Tenth Printing.
Regardless of ones' personal preference pertaining to the classification, the most important thing to remember is this is NOT a First Edition/First Printing!
This Tenth Printing/Early Printing does, however, have ALL of the VERY RARE Errors which are present in the First Edition/First Printing!
The First Printing Points/Errors that are present include...
Joanne Rowling Copyright, later editions state J. K. Rowling.
Dumbledore appearance with short BROWN hair, beard and moustache, later changed to grey.
Page 15, "Potter's son", later changed to "Potters' son".
Page 17, "I'll be takin' Sirius his bike back", later changed to "I'd best get this bike away".
Page 31, removal of a comma at the beginning of a sentence.
Page 52, "Beginners' Guide", later changed to "Beginner's Guide".
Page 53, "wand" is repeated.
Page 56, "seventeen sickles" later changed to "sixteen sickles".
Page 72, "shiny silver badge" later changed to "shiny red and gold badge".
Page 87, "Hogwarts, a History", later changed to "Hogwarts: A History".
Page 92, "four hundred years", later changed to "five hundred years".
Page 101, "head" later changed to "Head".
Page 147, "to next day" later changed to "the next day".
Page 168, "One Hundred" later changed to "One Thousand".
Page 193, "that's the pub" later changed to "that's one of the pubs".
Page 205, "I'll take one step forward" later changed to "I'll make my move".
This rare treasure has some VERY clearly visible wear, but when considering its' scarcity and desirability, is still in Highly Desirable, Highly Collectible condition!
The wear, however, is extensive and should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying.
The book has no internal writing, no foxing, no remainder marks, no missing pages and is NOT Ex-Libris.
VERY SPECIAL to have NO internal writing!
The binding has some wear but is still holding tight and the pages are surprisingly crisp and clean!
Some general/shelf wear along with creases/scuffing/marks/wear to the front cover/rear cover/corners/spine and creases/warping/discoloration/rips/wear to the pages, NOT affecting the text!
Please note the wear to the covers/corners/spine, particularly noticeable at the corners, on the spine and near/along the edges.
Please also note the considerable wear to the pages!
The creases/warping to the pages have drastically altered their shape and the overall shape of the book.
We purposely photographed the pages and the book from certain angles to best show the extent of the wear.
All of the wear previously mentioned is considerable and VERY clearly visible!
The creases/warping/altering of the shape is particularly egregious!
All of the wear should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying.
We tend to grade the condition of our books rather harshly and took into consideration any and all wear when determining the value of this rare book.
Our VERY LOW asking price is a reflection of that consideration and if this copy was in better condition our asking price would be considerably higher!
Once again, the wear is extensive and VERY clearly visible!
All of the wear should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying.
Numerous photographs from various angles were taken for your consideration/inspection.
Please closely and carefully view ALL the pictures for further clarification!!
Following the conclusion of the auction, payment must be received within three days or the book will be re-listed.
Please feel free to contact us with any and all questions. We are very proud of our 100% positive feedback/ranking and offer an easy, no questions asked return policy so you can buy with confidence! Thank you!!