Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets, 1998 (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Print line 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 with 'Winner of 1998 Smarties Gold Award' logo on front cover. Contains 251 pp. In Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ROWLING, J. K.,

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). First edition. Three very smart first paperback editions of J. K. Rowling's fantasy series Harry Potter. Three volumes. Written by Joanne Rowling, a British author and philanthropist. This set includes: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 2001. First thus, first impression. The first novel in the series, following Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 1998. First thus, first impression. The second novel in the series, following Harry's second year at Hogwarts, during which a series of messages on the walls of the school's corridors warn that the "Chamber of Secrets" has been opened. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 1999. First thus, first impression. The third novel in the series, following Harry's third year at Hogwarts as he investigates Sirius Black, an escaped prisoner from Azkaban, the wizard prison, believed to be one of Lord Voldemort's old allies. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the extremities. The odd small crease and minor sunning to the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. book.

8vo., Twenty-Sixth Impression; pictorial boards, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Crisp copy of the second Harry Potter novel, published in the same year as the first edition. Dustwrapper artwork by Cliff Wright. Errington A2(a) (recording the first impression).

8vo. 251, (5) pp. Publisher's blue cloth lettered in gilt with pictorial inlay, all edges gilt. Together with wristband from the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows II" and Certificate of Authenticity. First deluxe edition, fourth impression, signed by the author and 20 cast members in black ink on the half-title, title-page, dedication leaf, final page of main text, and reviews page at rear. These signatures were collected at the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" in London (Trafalgar Square) on 7 July 2011, and the previous owner's wristband is included with the volume. Rowling's signature appears on the half-title, directly under the Hogwarts crest. A spectacular memento capturing the climactic moment in the Harry Potter phenomenon. - The cast members who have signed this copy comprise: Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy), George Harris (Kingsley Shacklebolt), Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Warwick Davies (Professor Flitwick), Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout), David Bradley (Argus Filch), Jim Broadbent (Horace Slughorn), Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort), James Phelps (George Weasley), Oliver Phelps (Fred Weasley), Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan), Alan Rickman (Lord Voldemort), and Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange). - Extremities faintly rubbed; in excellent condition. - Ownership inscription of Lauren James on front free endpaper.

[Fantasy adventure] FIRST EDITION, first impression, in a first state jacket (lacking commas after child's names). Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.251; [blank]; [3 of reviews]; [advertisement]. Printed boards and matching first issue pictorial dust-jacket drawn by Cliff Wright. The slightest toning to edge; a crisp, fine copy. Most unusual in this condition. The second novel of the perennially popular children's series. Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year, though he gets there by rather unconventional means. Voldemort makes another attempt to return and dominate the wizarding world, but Harry, Ron and Hermione continue to defy him. Errington A2(a).

First American editions of each book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original half cloth, seven volumes, illustrated by Mary Grandpre. Each are near fine to fine in near fine to fine dust jackets. An exceptional set. Since the release of the first novel in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopherâs Stone, on June 26th 1997, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels for young adults have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The series of seven books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopherâs Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â"1999), two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread childrenâs book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Childrenâs Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editorsâ Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, and The New York Times. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopherâs Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â" Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

[Fantasy adventure] FIRST EDITION, first impression, in a first state jacket (lacking commas after child's names). Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.251; [blank]; [3 of reviews]; [advertisement]. Printed boards and matching first issue pictorial dust-jacket drawn by Cliff Wright. Neat owner name to flyleaf, jacket price clipped. Otherwise a fine, fresh copy. The second novel of the perennially popular children's series. Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year, though he gets there by rather unusual means. Voldemort makes another attempt to return to dominate the wizarding world, but Harry, Ron and Hermione continue to defy him. Errington A2(a).

[Fantasy adventure] FIRST EDITION in first state jacket (lacking commas after child's names). Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.251; [blank]; [3 of reviews]; [advertisement]. Printed boards and matching first issue pictorial dust-jacket drawn by Cliff Wright, priced at £10.99. Page edges lightly toned, spine not faded, some edge wear to both book and jacket, no inscriptions. A used yet presentable copy of a scarce book, housed in a custom cloth-covered clamshell. The second novel of the perennially popular children's series. Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year, though he gets there by rather unusual means. Voldemort makes another attempt to return to dominate the wizarding world, but Harry, Ron and Hermione continue to defy him. Errington A2(a).

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. None (illustrator). First edition. Beautiful collection of six first editions in the extremely popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling in the original dust wrappers, including four first impressions. An exciting collection of six consecutive volumes in the successful series following the story of Harry Potter in his magical world by J. K. Rowling. Comprising the last six volumes.The first edition, thirtieth impression of The Chambers of Secrets; first edition, ninth impression ofThe Prisoner of Azkaban; first edition, first impression of The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows. The last four books in the series all state 'First Edition' to the edition pages with no impressions stated, indicating first impressions as later impressions are stated to edition remarks.Each volume in its colourful, unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's pictorial boards binding. Externally lovely. Dust wrappers unclipped and excellent with minor shelf wear only. Minor tidemark to outer gutter title page and last few leaves 'The Prisoner of Azkaban', not affecting text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" has a minor binding fault, with the corner of the front free endpaper folded over and adhering at the corner to the front pastedown endpaper. Fading to the red colouring at the top of the dust-jacket spine on "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". Both volumes with no previous owner's names or markings. No tears to dust-jackets. Slipcase clean and bright. ; First collected edition of the first two titles in the Harry Potter series. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is a fourth printing, with number line 10 to 4. The copyright page of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" has "Joanne Rowling" and "Taylor1997" with no space between Taylor and 1997. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is a seventh printing, with number line 10 to 7. The slipcase has an ISBN number 0747543356 on the base and a printed price of £21.99.

7 vols., 8vo., Mixed Impressions (see below); original laminated pictorial boards, a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. A NEAR FINE SET OF THE CHILDREN'S EDITION. The set comprises Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (twenty-eighth impression; 2000); Chamber of Secrets (twenty-eighth impression, 1998); Prisoner of Azkaban (second impression, 1999); Goblet of Fire (first impression, 2000); Order of the Phoenix (first impression, 2003); Half-Blood Prince (first impression, 2005); Deathly Hallows (first impression, 2007). The cover and dustwrapper illustrations are by Thomas Taylor, Cliff Wright, Cliff Wright, Giles Greenfield, Jason Cockcroft, Jason Cockcroft, Jason Cockcroft respectively.

First paperback edition, first printing. Published by Bloomsbury in London, 1998. This is a near fine copy. Illustrated by Cliff Wright and featuring that iconic Ford Anglia, the soft covers are slightly bumped at the corners and sunned at the spine. It features the increasingly scarce 'Smarties Book Prize 1998' sticker. The internals are clean and free from inscriptions. The text blocks are immaculate. The gutters are tight and not marked. This is a near fine copy of an increasingly scarce title, with the sought after 10-1 number line. The second title in J.K. Rowling's world-famous Harry Potter series.

First edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret by J.K. Rowling, published by Bloomsbury in London, 1998. This is a near fine paperback signed by the author on the dedication page in blue ink, the soft covers have fading at the spine, with slight pushing to the corners, the text blocks are mostly clean. Overall, this copy is in very good condition. Illustrated by Cliff Wright. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling follows Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When a mysterious series of attacks occur, petrifying students, Harry uncovers a hidden chamber within the school containing a deadly secret. With the help of his friends Ron and Hermione, Harry confronts dark forces and uncovers the truth about the Chamber's history. Rowling's captivating narrative weaves magic, mystery and friendship into a spellbinding adventure that explores themes of bravery, prejudice and the power of loyalty.

First edition, first printing. Published by Bloomsbury in London, 1998. This is a very near fine copy. The dust wrapper, illustrated by Cliff Wright, is bright and clean, with some very slight wear at the corners and typical crumpling to the top and tail edges. It has not been price clipped and shows the original £10.99 price. There is a small but neat previous owners inscription to the rear of the front flyleaf, in grey ink. The full title page has ghosted to the flyleaf, as typical with this volume. The authors signature is present on the dedication page, without inscription, and in blue ink. The pictorial boards are tight at the spine and with only slight bumping to the bottom of the spine. This copy is clean internally, aside from the two aforementioned inscriptions. This is a very near fine copy, cast down from the fine grading due to very minor wear. A prime example of a scarce signed title. It is the second book in the series of seven Harry Potter books. The book was published in 1998. A film was theatrically released in November 2002.