First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "To Ella (again!) hope you like it! J. K. Rowling". Rowling inscribed the book for Ella Burke at the Cheltenham Literary Festival in 1998, together with a copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Octavo. Original matt laminated printed boards, spine and front cover lettered in white, green, blue, black and red. With the pictorial dust jacket. Housed in a custom blue cloth folding box.
Lower corner of rear cover slightly bumped; a fine and bright copy in the like jacket.
Errington A2(a).