Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
First UK Edition, First Printing, Bloomsbury 2000, Hardcover, Signed by J.K. Rowling on the Date of Publication, Fine
The book presented here is a first edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire signed in blue pen on Saturday 8th July 2000 at Didcot Railway Centre on the same day that the book was published, meaning it was one of the very first copies to have been signed.
For the launch of the book in July 2000, J.K. Rowling embarked on a four day Hogwarts Express Book Tour, setting off in a red steam train from Kings Cross Station, visiting Oxford (Didcot), Manchester, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Perth. Books signed on this first part of the tour are more sought after and come with Golden Tickets with the title Hogwarts Express Book Tour across the top. J.K. Rowling returned a few days later for signing events at Harrods (London), Hatchards (London), Borders Books (Brighton), Ottakers (Kent) and Books etc (London). Here golden tickets were again issued however these tickets do not have the title across the top meaning that books signed at these later events are not as collectable.
The book and dust jacket presented here are in fine condition. The book is unread, the binding is tight, the boards are square with sharp corners and the pages are a bright white, clean and free from any toning, creases, marks, ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind. There is no colour fading at all to the book or dust jacket which is incredibly rare. The dust jacket is unclipped, has no creases or colour fading at all and is protected in mylar.
The signature comes 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, collector card and gold ticket. Included is a blue quarter leather clamshell box with gold gilt lettering to the spine.
