The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon) Tapa dura - 2008

Stated First Edition, first printing (number line contains "1"). Colledctor's Edition.
Leather book cover like new - pages clean, bright and unmarked – spine like new; green ribbon marker. Velvet bag with gold embroidery like new. Set of Collector's Edition Prints complete and like new.
External leatherette case shows significant edge wear/chipping; velveteen interior of case is like new.
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From J. K. Rowling, a new addition to the bookshelves of every Harry Potter fan: THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore.

London: Children's High Level Group, 2008. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Highly ornate book, unblemished, presented in burgundy velvet bag. This is housed inside a box disguised as an old leather bound book, with gilt titles and raised bands along the spine and title and decorations imprinted on the front board. The sides appear as gilt page edges. There are some small points of wear along the very outer edges. Also inserted into a pocket in the box is an envelope containing 10 illustrated cards. The whole is presented in a cream slide-on paper sleeve with "This Side Up" printed on the top. A collector's item.

Children's High Level Group. Near Fine. 2008. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover in case. 0956010903 . 4to 11" - 13" tall; 352 pages; 2008 Children's High Level Group. Deluxe edition book housed in a very large leather covered folding box with portfolio of prints inside pocket and clasp closed book inside velevet draw-string bag. Deep folding box is velvet lined. The clasp closed book is tight and fresh; unread. The leather covered box is lettered in gilt at spine and with embossed pictorial title design to cover. Thouth the leather is genuine it is quite thin and probe to scuffing and surface abrasion. There are two such instances to the spine edge and some mild shelf evidence to tips. Contents Fine and leather covered box VG+ ,... Oversize book likely to require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. .

London: The Children's High Level Group, 2008. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First impression, Collector's edition. Box size - 320 x 260mm, book size - 180 x 130mm, simulated leather, two raised bands, silver-coloured metal corners, centre metal skull vignette and metal clasp, all with stones & Ribbon marker, housed in a velvet bag. Collector's edition prints housed in pictorial envelope. A near fine copy, only white envelope with minimal wear and soiling. .

London: Children's High Level Group, 2008. First Printing of this Collector's Edition published exclusively for Amazon. Hardcover. Book condition Very Fine. J.K. Rowling. Housed in a faux book casing that is in near fine condition save for a few nicks to the faux gilt pages (please see photographs). Artificially aged decorative box with "secret" compartments lined in felt that house the book and envelope containing 10 Collector's Edition Prints. The book itself is bound in brown leatherette with a metal clasp to keep it locked shut and ornamental decorations including a skull with replica jeweled eyes. In Fine condition, housed in a red velvet bag with a facsimile of Rowling's signature. The 10 prints are enclosed in the original publisher's folio and are also in fine condition, ready for framing. Folio in fine condition and displays a parchment-like effect that matches the aged aesthetic of the overall set. These collector's edition prints are not found in the standard or original copy of the… Leer más

Children's High Level Group, 2008. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING Publisher's full brown leather elaborately jeweled on the front cover. Metal fore-edge clasp and other ornaments. Housed in a drawstring felt bag and large felt-lined, artificially aged, antique-style dropdown box. Accompanied by a suite of 10 collector's edition prints..

New York: Children's High Level Group, 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Book condition is Very Good+, bound in brown leatherette with metal clasp and decorations, including skull with blue replica jewel eyes; housed in a velvet bag and then in faux book casing. Envelope of all 10 "Collector's Edition Prints" included. Casing is 4to size, book is 12mo. Bump to bottom corner of casing, minor edge wear to casing. Text is clean and unmarked. First Edition is stated. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 352 pages.

U.S.A.: Children's High Level Group, 2008. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1ST. Outstanding Copy - Unique Oversized Leatherette Clam Shell Containg The 4 Inch By 6 Inch Leatherette Book. Also Contains An Envelope Of 9 Sketches. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. .

Children's High Level Group, 2008. First Printing of this Collector's Edition published exclusively for Amazon. Hardcover. Very Fine/As new/Publisher's sleeve and decorative box Very Fine/As New. J.K. Rowling. Still sealed in the publisher's wrapper. This edition has never been opened. There is a slight tear in the publisher's shrink wrap which has exposed the dust jacket and resulted in minor soiling. However, the edition has never been removed from the shrink wrap and the book never opened. As New/Fine+ condition with the exception of the soiling to the removable plastic front cover. Housed in a faux book box that is artificially aged with "secret" compartments lined in felt that house the book and folio envelope containing 10 Collector's Edition prints. The book itself is brown leatherette with a metal clasp to keep it locked shut and ornamental decorations including a skull with replica jeweled eyes. In very fine condition, housed in a red velvet bag with a facsimile of Rowling's signature.… Leer más

London: Children's High Level Group, 2008. Undetermined. fine. 1st Edition. 180pp. 12mo. Treated brown leather with ornate silver skull, corner and clasp decoration, with set in replica moonstones. Intricated marbled endpapers. Green ribbon divider and clean tight text block. The book comes nestled in a rich red velvet satchel with gold drawstring and gilt J. K. Rowling signature embroidered upon it. The drawstring bag, containing the book, is presented hidden in a 10" X 12.5" case which is beautifully decorated, with aged faux leather, to look like a Hogwarts text book (complete with black lettering on the spine and black lettering and illustrations on front cover). As a special gift for fans the book also comes with ten 7 X 10" Collectors edition prints of drawings done by J. K. Rowling. The prints are in an envelope which fits nicely into a pocket inside the large case. The case comes wrapped in a white paper sleeve with the words "This side up". The sleeve is lightly… Leer más