Signed First English Paperback Edition, first printing. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., London 1999. Together with a letter of authenticity from 'The Harry Potter Specialist Adam Houston' and a handwritten letter from the original owner. See also Errington A2(b). Book is fine and unread with only minor storage wear to the spine ends and front corner tips. Signed in the year of publication by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Book is now protected by a transparent sleeve. In the handwritten letter the original owner stated the book was bought with the intend to read, but this didn't happen and the book remained unread and stored away in a cupboard. Collector's choice. About Nik's Bookstore: We are a proud member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association - PBFA and comply with their bookselling standards. We guarantee that we will ship every auctioned book worldwide tracked and adequately insured.