Harry Potter Complete Set

5b J. K. Rowling. Bloomsbury, 2000-2007

Notes

The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is one of the most successful and influential literary works of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The series consists of seven books, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997) and concluding with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007). The books follow the coming-of-age journey of Harry Potter, a young wizard, as he confronts the dark wizard Lord Voldemort and uncovers truths about his past and the magical world. The series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 80 languages.

The first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published in the UK by Bloomsbury on June 26, 1997. The initial print run consisted of only 500 hardback copies, 300 of which were sent to libraries. These true first editions are now extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. A paperback edition followed shortly, and as the book gained popularity, multiple reprints were issued—known as "impressions" in UK publishing.

The 19th impression of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was printed in 2000. By this time, the book had achieved significant popularity, leading to frequent reprints to meet the growing demand. The 19th impression, like earlier editions, was published by Bloomsbury in the UK and was based on the original 1997 first edition. Notably, the 19th impression is often distinguished by the inclusion of the "Triple Smarties" logo on the front cover, indicating the book's recognition with the Smarties Book Prize.

Description

All seven books are in excellent condition and have original dust jackets in excellent condition. Some discoloration to edges of books one, two, three, and five. Book one is 19th impression, Book two 27th impression, Book three 39th impression, Last four are first editions. Very fine condition overall.