A collection of Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London. The group includes hardcover volumes with original pictorial dust jackets and several softcover volumes. The hardcovers comprise Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003), featuring the adult edition cover art; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005), featuring children’s cover art; and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007), featuring children’s cover art. All three hardcover volumes are stated first editions on their respective copyright pages. The softcover volumes include Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, featuring children’s cover illustrations by Thomas Taylor and Cliff Wright. The volumes were typeset by RefineCatch Limited, Bungay and Palimpsest Book Production Limited, Polmont, and printed in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc. Visible ISBNs include 0 7475 6940 1, 0 7475 8108 8, and 978 0 7475 9105 4.
Condition report:
The books show signs of moderate handling and age. Noticeable toning and browning are present on the edges of the page blocks across the collection. The hardcover dust jackets exhibit shelf wear, including minor creasing and rubbing at the corners and spine ends. The softcover volumes show typical signs of use, including creasing to the spines and wear to the edges of the paper wrappers.
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