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Uncorrected proof copy, first state. Two proofs were issued before the publication of the third book in the Harry Potter series: the first was in purple wrappers and the second in green. It is believed that only 50 copies were issued of the purple proof with the text presented in an earlier version, revealing a lack of editorial changes. Bloomsbury only issued proof copies for the first three Harry Potter novels. The publishers have no accurate figures but suggest 200 copies for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and between 200 and 300 copies for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The number of proof copies of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is especially vague. Errington notes that an unconfirmed figure of 50 copies is accepted for the purple proof (with some records at Bloomsbury suggesting 150) and that 250 copies of the green proofs is accepted (with records at Bloomsbury noting 150). Octavo. Original purple and white wrappers, spine and front wrapper lettered in black and white. Minor closed 9mm tear to foot of rear hinge, head and foot of spine a little rubbed, minor crease to upper wrapper, occasional light foxing: a near-fine copy. Errington AA4(a).

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the third novel in the Harry Potter series, written by British author J.K. Rowling. The book follows Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he learns that a prisoner has escaped from the wizarding prison, Azkaban, and is believed to be after him.