Joanne K. Rowling; Serena Riglietti - Harry Potter e la Camera dei Segreti – 1ª edición italiana temprana – Sobrecubierta rara “Joanne K. - 1999

Copy of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,' early Italian edition with the uncommon dust jacket featuring the author's full name, 'Joanne K. Rowling.' Includes the iconic original illustrations by Serena Riglietti. Highly sought after by collectors and for international first editions.

I am presenting at auction a highly collectible copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, published in 1999 by Mondolibri under license from Adriano Salani Editore. This early Italian edition is part of the first European impressions following the British publication of 1998, which increases its bibliographic interest.

Key feature of this copy
The rare dust jacket with the author's full name. A feature especially sought after by collectors is that this dust jacket displays the author's name as 'Joanne K. Rowling,' which is only present in the earliest editions of the saga in Italy. Many later printings replaced this full form, making copies that retain it increasingly scarce.
Original illustrations by Serena Riglietti.
The cover, illustrated by Serena Riglietti, is an important piece within the visual history of the first Italian editions. Its dreamy and symbolic style sets this edition apart from the British and American covers. These illustrations have become a hallmark of identity for collectors of Italian Harry Potter editions.

Brief historical context
Following the international success of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' in 1998, Salani made an editorial bet on original illustrations to differentiate the Italian market. This unique visual approach, combined with the early publication date, makes these editions key pieces within the saga's collector's market.

The original dedication included in this edition, 'A Séan P.F. Harris, artista della fuga e amico dei temporali,' directly connects to the author's creative process in the early years of Harry Potter.

Bibliographic details
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Author: Joanne K. Rowling
Illustrations: Serena Riglietti
Editorial: Mondolibri S.p.A., Milan (licensed to Adriano Salani Editore)
Year: 2000
Translator: Marina Astrologo
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Binding: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket.
J.K. Rowling 1998

Condition of the copy
Well-preserved dust jacket, with slight wear on the edges and some minor tears. Pages are clean, without annotations. Binding is firm and solid. Interior is very well preserved.

Copies like this, with an early dust jacket that retains the full name 'Joanne K. Rowling' instead of J. K. Rowling, are becoming increasingly rare on the market, especially in good condition. The first Italian editions of Harry Potter have significantly increased their demand among international collectors in recent years, and have become strategic acquisitions for those seeking rare editions, cover variations, or first impressions outside the United Kingdom.
This Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book combines editorial history, rarity, aesthetics, and an early print run: an excellent opportunity for both advanced collectors and those seeking a solid literary investment.