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ROWLING**, J[oanne] K[athleen]: : HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE. [Misprint Adult issue.**]

LONDON.BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC,2005.

ISBN 074758110X.

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.[Adult issue with different artwork illustrated dw/dj to the simultaneous children's issue.UK,stated First Edition.Penultimate volume of the seven book saga.]FINE/FINE.No owner inscrptn and no price-clip to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,matt,colour image illustrated front panel of dw/dj with gilt and white lettering,rear panel with b/w author's portrait photograph; with negligible shelf-wear or creasing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present. Two top corners minimally bumped with reciprocal creasing - other corners sharp. Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,appears unread - apart from my own collation.Bright,crisp,clean,publisher's original plain black cloth boards with bright, crisp,blocked gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain white endpapers.UK,8vo HB+ dw/dj,1st edn,8-607pp [paginated] includes 30 chapters; plus [unpaginated] half-title+title pages and a dedication. [This is the rare UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,first edition with misprint error on pp99.This is the misprint that reads 'And when you've got your eleven "Outstanding" O.W.L.s. . .' as opposed to 'And when you've got your ten "Outstanding" O.W.L.s.' Not all or every misprinted copy recalled or pulped,some remaining in circulation.See also my book ID rja793518 for another (UK) 1st edn example - with it's misprint.) Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts begins,and it feels like a reassuring place to return to after the strange events of the summer. Disappearances,murder and an ominous chilling mist which swirls through both the Muggle and wizarding worlds are harbingers of more-sinister purpose. Voldemort's army is swelling, and with it the Death Eaters are growing bolder and more deadly.Suspicions are rife,and allegiances questioned,as even the safest havens cease to feel secure - from the Dark wizards.As the storm gathers strength, Harry must face the terrifying truth of his destiny. Please contact seller,because of the weight and the value of this item for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas customers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! ** N.B. UK and all overseas buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order receipt and before the order's despatch, especially if item is offered P+p included or postage free.Free P+p available UK only. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: standard AIR postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. between 1/2 to 2/3rds of standard AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving within a week or so,and sometimes before the quoted 42 days - but not always.

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Not SIGNED.

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