Rowling (J.K.)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, fourteenth issue, inscribed on title-page ‘To Victoria best wishes J.K.Rowling’, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, spine faded, ownership name to front end-paper, a good copy, 1997; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, sixth issue, signed by the author to half-title, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, spine faded, ownership name to front end-paper, a good copy, 1997; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, first edition, nineteenth issue, signed by the author to half-title, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, spine faded and small soil mark to back panel, a good copy, 1997; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, first edition, second issue, signed by the author to half-title, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, spine faded, signs of being read, ownership inscription to front end-paper, 2000 together with 2 ‘place cards’ JK Rowling and the vendor which is also inscribed by author ‘to Victoria Good luck! JK Rowling 16/02/01’ 8vo. (5)

***Provenance: These books and ‘place cards were inscribed or signed when JK Rowling visited North Forelodge School in Hook. This visit was by way of compensation as the school had asked if they could put on a play inspired by Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. Permission was initially agreed upon but had to be retracted at a late stage ‘because of the precedent it would set to other schools and organizations keen to stage her works.’ Rowling made a statement saying that she ‘sincerely regrets any disappointment to the school and those taking part in the production.'