259. Rowling (J.K.) An extensive collection of authorised international editions of the Harry Potter titles, in most cases comprising the first six volumes from the series, various original bindings, dust-jackets present when issued, mostly in very good to fine condition, 8vo, 1997-2007; plus a large quarto volume containing “glow-in-the-dark” illustrations, relating to the German edition of Philosopher’s Stone (c.500)
est. £2000 – £3000
A unique collection of editions published outside the UK & USA, mostly first editions in the language in question. Non-English languages represented include Braille, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Bengali, Urdu, Hebrew, Greek, Macedonian, Italian, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, French & Spanish. English-language editions present are Canadian & Australian. Included are a rare Hebrew proof, limited Hebrew & Thai editions, as well as scarce Mexican, Dutch & Russian editions (including a Russian Proof of the Prisoner of Azkaban, which collectors believe only 3 have ever been seen outside the publishing house).
Bloomsbury Books PLC have only ever sold 27 languages in one collection. In this lot every official dialect from all over the world including all mainland Spanish regional dialects and all official colonial variants; all Indian official dialects, all regional dialects for all of the former Soviet Union countries; regional variants for Belgium & Holland, South Africa, all regional variants of Danish including Faroe islands.
A full listing is available on request.
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