Rowling, J. K. (1965-)
Deluxe set of the Harry Potter books, inscribed in each volume
£7,560
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
comprising: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; Chamber of Secrets; Prisoner of Azkaban; Goblet of Fire; Order of the Phoenix; Half-Blood Prince. London: Bloomsbury, [2005]. 6 volumes, 8vo, original cloth, with pictorial onlays to front covers, all edges gilt, housed in original blue cloth slipcase
Footnote
Note: Deluxe set, inscribed by J. K. Rowling on the half-title of each volume for Harrison Cockburn, newborn son of her daughter's teacher at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh, the inspiration for Hogwarts, with an autograph letter from Rowling to Cockburn's father presenting the set (signed 'Jo and Neil Murray' and written on two sides of a single sheet of her personal stationery incorporating a facsimile signature and embossed gilt owl vignette, in envelope addressed by Rowling to 'Mr Cockburn'). The inscription in The Philosopher's Stone reads 'Welcome to the world, Harrison! With best wishes, J K Rowling', that in the Half-Blood Prince 'To Harrison Cockburn, This Book was born the same year as you! J K Rowling x' (dated Edinburgh 2005); the remaining inscriptions are variously addressed to Harrison or Harry and all are signed 'J K Rowling'. All published: The Deathly Hallows did not appear until 2007. The Half-Blood Prince is a first deluxe edition.