Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
First US Edition, First Printing, Scholastic 2005, Hardback, Signed by J.K. Rowling, Pristine
It is notoriously difficult for collectors to find signed copies of the American editions of books 4, 5, and 6. This particular book is a first printing and was signed at the event titled ‘An Evening with Harry, Carrie and Garp’, which was also attended by authors Stephen King and John Irving in New York City in 2006. First and second printings of the book were signed in thick black marker and it was the first time Rowling had visited the United States and signed books since she made a brief visit in 2000. This was the only event at which J.K. Rowling signed copies of the US edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, whereby a limited number of VIP ‘family packages’ were offered at $1,000 each, which included four premium orchestra seats and a set of three signed books – one from each author.
The book and dust jacket are in pristine condition with no colour fading at all. The pages are clean with no ownership inscriptions, no creases or tears of any kind. The book is unread, the boards are square with sharp corners, crisp white page edges, and no foxing to the text block. A beautiful example of a book and dust jacket in perfect condition. It comes housed in a green clamshell box made specifically for this book, with the title and author’s name printed in gold leaf on the spine.
The signature comes fully authenticated by Adam Houston, ‘The Harry Potter Specialist,’ the world’s leading expert in authenticating J.K. Rowling’s signature. It comes with a full authentication package including a letter of authenticity and collector card.
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by Leanne O'Leary
