J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter (volumi 5-7) - 2003-2008

Exclusive lottery for collectors and enthusiasts of the magical world of J.K. Rowling, composed of the absolute first Italian editions of the last three chapters of the Harry Potter saga, published by Adriano Salani Editore. The volumes feature the iconic original cover illustrations by Serena Riglietti and retain the original protective jackets. The lot includes the highly anticipated fifth volume in its rare first print of 2003. Details of the included volumes: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Vol. 5) Edition: First Italian Edition Print: Absolute first print (October 2003) as indicated in the colophon ("Finito di stampare nel mese di ottobre 2003 per conto della Adriano Salani Editore s.r.l. dalla Mondadori Printing S.p.A.") Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Vol. 6) Edition: First Italian Edition (2006) Print: Absolute first print (finished printing in December 2005) Colophon Detail: Carries the official finish date of printing in December 2005, preceding the Italian official marketing date of January 6, 2006. This chronological detail certifies the copy as belonging to the very first launch print run intended for the most demanding collectors. Translation: Beatrice Masini Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Vol. 7) Edition: First Italian Edition (2008) Characteristics: Final volume of the saga with original dust jacket. Presence of a small historic sticker from the "Libreria Mosca" on the back of the dust jacket, attesting to its purchase at the time. Colophon detail: The final volume of the saga explicitly bears in the colophon the official wording that confirms the completion of printing in January 2008, in perfect alignment with the Italian official release in bookstores. No mention of reprints or later editions. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: ISBN 88-8451-344-8 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: ISBN 88-8451-637-4 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: ISBN 978-88-8451-878-1 Lot conditions Overall condition grade: Very good / Excellent. Pages and interiors: The inner pages of all three volumes are clean, perfectly attached to the bindings, free of writing, tears, or creases. Natural, light, and uniform browning of the page edges due to time and the Salani paper type of that era is present. Structure: The rigid hardcovers under the dust jackets preserve the original geometric graphic patterns and have a very solid binding. Dust jackets: Complete and in excellent condition. They show only very slight and normal signs of shelf life (very light opacity or minimal edge rubbing, clearly visible in the photos). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Vol. 5): 807 pages (the last numbered page of text is 807, followed by a final blank leaf). Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Vol. 6): 591 pages (the last numbered page of text is 591, followed by the blank guard pages). Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Vol. 7): 701 pages (the text formally ends at page 688 with the Epilogue, but the Salani index and final acknowledgments numbering reaches exactly page 701).

Estimation:€150

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