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A 1st edition softcover copy of the second novel in the Harry Potter series. Published in London by Bloomsbury, this edition features original pictorial wrappers illustrated by Cliff Wright, depicting Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hedwig in the flying Ford Anglia. The front cover includes the printed gold circular seal for the Smarties Book Prize 1998 Gold Award in the 9-11 age category. The reverse includes a synopsis and critical reviews, including a quote from The Daily Mail identifying the author as Joanne Rowling, a known point of early printings. The publisher price of £4.99 is printed on the rear wrapper.
ISBN: 0-7475-3848-4
Barcode: 9780747538486.
Condition report:
The volume shows signs of moderate handling and shelf wear. Visible creasing is present on the lower right corner of the front cover and the upper left corner of the back cover. The spine and edges exhibit rubbing and minor laminate wear at the extremities. The corners are bumped, and the page block shows expected light toning consistent with the age and paper stock of the publication.
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