First British Edition, 14th. printing. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., London not dated.
This book is an early printing (with smaller print runs compared to later editions) of the first Harry Potter book and has the original wizzard (illustrated by Thomas Taylor) on the spine top and on the back cover. The original picture was later replaced by a recognizable illustration of Dumbledore (probably on the 18th. edition). (see Errington A1(a))
The copyright page of this copy says: "...Text Joanne Rowling 1997". In later printings this was corrected to: "...Text J. K. Rowling 1997". Allegedly, the book was not to be published under Rowling's full first name, Joanne, because the publisher feared that boys would be reluctant to read books written by a woman. Rowling therefore decided to use the initials 'J. K.'.
Book is in very good condition except miniscule browning to pages and the textblock edges and some minor signs of use.
Unclipped dustwrapper is near fine except miniscule rubbing to the edges. Now protected by a new transparent Adaptaroll sleeve.
