{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-sorcerer-s-stone-first-american-edition","title":"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone First American Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e6b J. K. Rowling. illustrations by \u003cspan\u003eMary GrandPré. New York: \u003c\/span\u003eArthur A. Levine Books, Scholastic Books, 1998. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst American Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series by J.K. Rowling is one of the most successful literary phenomena of all time. Initially rejected by multiple publishers, the first book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(1997), became a global sensation for its imaginative storytelling, relatable characters, and the richly detailed wizarding world. In that preliminary run of the first edition printed in London, there were only 500 hardback copies printed. Since then, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into numerous languages, and inspired a billion-dollar film franchise, theme parks, and countless merchandise, solidifying its place in pop culture history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first American edition, retitled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e was published by Scholastic in October 1998 and had a print run of 30,000 copies---compared with only 500 of the first UK edition in June 1997. The title change, suggested by the publisher, was meant to appeal to U.S. readers who might not connect with the term “Philosopher’s Stone.” This edition introduced American audiences to the boy wizard and marked the beginning of a cultural phenomenon in the United States, catapulting J.K. Rowling to international stardom. This is a stated \"First American Edition with the full number line 1-10.  It is housed in a custom slipcase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple boards with Red canvas three quarter spine. Silver lettering on the spine. Original dust jacket with illustrations by Mary GrandPré. Very Fine, Like New condition. With custom slipcase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58168642404518,"sku":null,"price":7950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerer-s-stone-first-american-edition","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}