Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
First UK Edition, First Printing, Bloomsbury 2000, Hardcover, Signed by J.K. Rowling with Golden Ticket
The book presented here is a first edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire signed in black ballpoint pen during the Hogwarts Express Book Tour. This was Rowling’s largest UK tour for any book in the series and the vast majority of copies were simply flat 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. She returned a few days later for signing events at Harrods (London), Hatchards (London), Borders Books (Brighton), Ottakers (Kent) and Books etc (London).
This copy appears unread, with a square and tight binding and cleanpage edges with very little toning which is rare for this book. The book is in near fine condition due to some creasing to the base of the spine, which looks to be the books only flaw. Internally, there are no ownership inscriptions, marks, tears, or dog-eared pages. The dust jacket is in fine condition with no colour fading and is protected in a removable Brodart dust jacket cover.
The signature comes fully authenticated by Adam Houston, The Harry Potter Specialist, the world’s leading expert in authenticating J.K. Rowling’s signature. The copy comes with a full authentication package, including a letter of authenticity and collector card. Included is a navy blue cloth clamshell box with red inner trays and gold gilt lettering to the spine.
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by Leanne O'Leary
