The first edition of this widely read book was published by Bloomsbury in 2005. It was 607 pages long, and the original retail price was £16.99. The first edition identification criteria are as follows: "First published in Great Britain in 2005" is stated on the copyright page toward the top, and "First Edition" is stated near the bottom. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket.
Picture of the 2005 first edition dust jacket for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Picture of the first edition copyright page for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Picture of dust jacket where original £16.99 price is found for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Picture of the first edition Bloomsbury boards for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Picture of the first edition title page for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. |
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