The First UK Edition; First Printing; Stated First Edition, no other printings listed. (Bloomsbury, 2000) Signed by Author on the dedication page, her name only. guaranteed authentic. INCLUDES the HATCHBARDS GOLDEN TICKET! The book is in Very Good, UNREAD condition. Hardcovers are As New, Clean and square, sharp corners. The Spine is Very Good, a very light bump to the head and heel, NO FADE. The pages are Near Fine, UNREAD, but tanned as is always the case in this edition, Verrrryyyy light foxing to the page edges, I count eight small spots. Dust Jacket is As New; Price intact and very bright. Protected in a clear, custom trimmed archival sleeve. **Note: Extra insurance charges will apply. **I also am a collector and know all too well what it is like receiving a book "Not as described". This does not happen here. I am passionate about honesty, quality and customer satisfaction. I have a NO DISAPPOINTMENT policy. My books are always graded accurately, cleaned if necessary and then carefully shipped in very well-padded boxes and always smoke and odor free.**.