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A deluxe First Edition, First Printing of this collector's edition with all the markers. The full number line is present : 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 as well "Joanne Rowling" on the copy right page. The ISBN as 0747545111 Extremely small signs of shelf wear visible on head and foot of spine. The corners of front and back boards show some small wear to the green cloth, with some white peeking out, but quite minor. Slight bumping to top board corners and spine head, again, negligible and minor. We like to grade our copies stringently, and this edition is Near Fine+. Pages browned as usual for these editions but in spotless condition. This edition is in collectible condition. It has been wrapped and protected for collectible status since purchase from the publisher. This edition was not available for sale in the US at the time of printing. In the publisher's original green cloth with green endpapers and pastedowns, satin ribbon marker, and gilt lettering to spine and front board with all page edges gilt. Pictorial in-lay of Cliff Wright's artwork. A Near Fine+ copy for a collector. The history behind the Harry Potter publishing world is quite interesting. These UK deluxe editions were released in 1999, in a very limited release. The number of editions in the release is unknown for sure, but often estimated at around 1000. The first printing of these deluxe releases have become popular collector's editions. Please note, this edition is unsigned. Before purchasing a signed edition by JK Rowling, please consider exploring the provenance thoroughly, as fabricated signatures in the collecting world are an ever present risk. Book condition is Near Fine+; please read description for minor details of wear No dust jacket was issued for the Bloomsbury Deluxe edition Deluxe Edition, First Edition, First Printing.

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.