Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

According to Bloomsbury, the paperback copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was published on May 28th 1999, however , contemporaneous press reports indicate that the book was actually published in January 1999, which is also the date suggested on the proof cover for the paperback edition of the book. This book was signed in blue ballpoint pen by J.K. Rowling to the dedication page. It was signed at Perth Railway Station on July 11th, 2000 three days following publication of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as part of her Hogwarts Express Book Tour.  In January 1999, J.K. Rowling made an appearance at Kings Cross Station shortly after the paperback was published to promote the book, however most copies were inscribed, therefore a flat signed copy, without an inscription is exceptionally rare. Included with the book is a hand written note from the original owner Kirsty who describes how she met J.K. Rowling aboard the Hogwarts train when she was just 10 years old.

This is a lovely near fine copy, unread, with what appears to be a square and still tight binding. The spine has some mild creasing and the corners have some minor shelf wear however there are no major creases at all to the front or back cover. The page edges are mildly toned and there is fading to the spine but overall a lovely and very collectable copy. Internally, there are no ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind with no dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages.

The signature and inscription come fully authenticated by Adam Houston ‘theharrypotterspecialist’ the world’s leading expert in authenticating Jo’s signature. It comes with a full authentication package including a letter of authenticity and collector card.