Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K. Rowling, Ted Smart edition, early printing 1998

A desirable early printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This publishing phenomenon was first released to the world in 1997. As early as May 1998, Bloomsbury Publishing produced a version of the book for Ted Smart/The Book People'. This was an independent book distribution company that sold books via a self-employed sales force, who would visit customers at their workplaces and sell to them directly. Ted Smart editions were known to cease in April 2001.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone By J.K. Rowling.

This edition produced for The Book People Ltd, 1998. Third impression. Key issue points; Ted Smart logo on yellow background at lower spine edge of dustjacket and the printed book, 'Smarties Gold Award' banner to lower edge of jacket and printed book cover, and Publisher's impression line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3.

A very good hardback copy in a very good dustjacket. The jacket is protected with a removable clear plastic wrap. Slight wear to extremities and spine slightly faded. The book itself has printed paper covers, the colours remain vibrant and true. Some minor rubbing to edges. All soundly bound.

Top edge of text block with some light spotting and age toning. Text is bright and clear throughout, but with light age toning to page edges. No owner's inscriptions or marks.

A nice copy, of an early printing, of the world's favourite children's book.

Text in English. 

223pp. 

Weight approximately 312g (unpacked). 

Approximate dimensions: 205mm high x 137mm wide x 22mm deep.