31st Mar, 2020 11:00

Books & Works on Paper including Autographs & Memorabilia

 
  Lot 258
 

Rowling (J.K.)

Rowling (J.K.)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, uncorrected proof copy, first issue, with the author's name Joanne Rowling in full on the reverse of the title-page, Bloomsbury bookplate to the inside front cover signed by the author, original purple wrappers, a few slight marks to the upper cover, otherwise a fine copy, 8vo, 1999.

***The first, in purple wrappers, contained text IN AN EARLIER STATE than the second in green wrappers. An unconfirmed print-run of 50 copies is generally accepted (although the publishers suggest 150 copies). The bibliography states, "this would suggest that the proof was released to a very select readership, with the publisher expecting to issue the text in a later state to a greater number of readers".

Sold for £4,500

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