Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

5b 2000 J. K. Rowling 34th printing, signed by the author

Notes

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third book in J.K. Rowling's series. It follows Harry in his third year at Hogwarts as he learns that escaped prisoner Sirius Black is after him. The story delves into darker themes, including fear, friendship, and Harry's past, with key characters like Sirius Black playing a significant role in the unfolding mystery.

J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, became one of the most successful and widely read writers of the modern era, and her signed books are highly sought after by collectors. In the early years following the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997), Rowling participated in numerous book signings, school visits, and literary events, often signing hundreds of books at a time. However, as her fame grew and security concerns increased, public signing events became less frequent. While tens of thousands of signed copies exist—especially from the earlier books and official launches—authentic signed editions are still considered valuable, particularly those with personal inscriptions, early dates, or association with key events. Later in her career, Rowling limited in-person signings and began issuing pre-signed bookplates for special editions, making genuine hand-signed books increasingly rare.

Description

Illustrated hardback copy with identical dust jacket. Purple and red spine. Title page signed by J.K. Rowling. Pristine condition.