Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince US First Edition 2005 Early Print OWL Misprint
£42 · Offered by eBay
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling — original US Scholastic hardback edition, published in July 2005. An interesting copy for Harry Potter collectors, featuring the early text version containing the well-known “eleven outstanding O.W.L.s” wording. The book runs to page 652. Book details - Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Author: J.K. Rowling - Publisher: Scholastic Press / Arthur A. Levine Books - Edition: First American edition, as stated on the copyright page - Publication date: July 2005 - ISBN: 0-439-78454-9 - Format: Hardback with original illustrated dust jacket - Text variant: “Eleven outstanding O.W.L.s” - Final numbered page: 652 Condition Pre-owned copy showing some signs of age and handling. The original illustrated dust jacket is present, with some wear to the edges and corners. Please inspect all photographs carefully to assess the condition. The copyright page, number line and relevant text are shown in the photographs for collectors who wish to examine the printing details. The copyright page states “First American edition”. The number line is also photographed so buyers can assess the printing. The misprint and page number run dictate this is an early print run. A great opportunity for UK collectors looking for the US Scholastic edition, which differs from the standard UK Bloomsbury version. Will be carefully packaged for dispatch. Please see all photographs for the exact copy being sold.
- Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
- Year: 2005
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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