Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, twenty-third printing paperback edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To the Horlicks and Hudsons" on title, ink number "180" to title in another hand, ink ownership inscription of Jack Horlick crossed through in pencil with Jane Hudson written below, some faint damp-staining towards end, original pictorial wrappers, light sunning to spine, extremities rubbed and a little creased, 8vo, 1997.

⁂ Provenance: signed by J.K. Rowling in 2000 during her visit to North Foreland Lodge boarding school for girls, Hampshire. J.K. Rowling had given her permission for the school to perform a production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. However, two weeks later Rowling changed her mind at the last minute, when realising that this would be a world premiere. The author arranged a personal visit to the school by way of an apology and signed copies of her books for the girls.