Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
First UK Edition, First Printing, Hardcover, Bloomsbury 2005, Signed by J.K. Rowling, Fine Condition
This signature appears in a first UK edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. As J. K. Rowling conducted only a single official signing event for this title—held at Edinburgh Castle on the night of publication for a strictly limited and select number of children, authentically signed copies are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
This particular copy is signed in black ballpoint pen to the half-title pager and was donated through Rowling’s office in support of fundraising efforts for Cancer Research. The book is accompanied by the original letter from Rowling’s office, dated November 10th 2006 and signed by her PA Fiddy Henderson, confirming that the enclosed hardback copy had been “donated and signed by J.K. Rowling” for fundraising at the recipient’s wedding reception on June 23rd 2007.
This is an unread copy, with sharp corners and a tight, square binding. The page edges remain clean and bright, and there is no fading to the book or dust jacket. There is some minor creasing at the spine ends and a tiny mark to the fore-edge but overall a fine copy in fantastic condition. Internally, the book is immaculate, free from ownership inscriptions, marks, or dog-eared pages. It is housed in a custom blue quarter-leather clamshell box with gold gilt lettering to the spine.
The signature has been fully authenticated by Adam Houston ‘The Harry Potter Specialist,’ widely regarded as the leading authority on the authentication of Rowling’s signature. The book is accompanied by a complete authentication package, including a letter of authenticity, collector card, and the original office letter signed by Fiddy Henderson.
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by Leanne O'Leary
