Ultra-rare, deluxe unsigned first edition book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling. First edition, first printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Custom-bound as a deluxe hardcover in full maroon calf with gilt-stamped spine and title, 5.25 x 8, 223 pages. A calligraphic presentation slip bound into the volume reads: "Presentation copy of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Made exclusively in 3 copies, 1/3." The front board boasts the "Harry Potter" title in its traditional stylized font, and features a fine 'magic wand' emblem. The book corresponds with all first printing points of issue, with the copyright page containing a "1" in the number line, author's full name in the copyright ("Joanne Rowling"), lack of a space between Thomas Taylor and the copyright date ("Taylor1997"), duplication of "1 wand" on page 53, and Bloomsbury logo on title page. Book condition: VG/None, with light toning to textblock and some soiling throughout. Highly sought-after as the book that began one of today's most popular fiction franchises, this is a uniquely presented deluxe edition of a modern classic.
