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There were 1,000 hardcover second printing copies of Philosopher's Stone printed. The second printing was printed a few days after the first printing. 

 

When examining a second printing of Philosopher’s Stone, there are multiple issue points present.

 

Copyright page:

  • The number line on the copyright page reads: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

  • The full name, Joanne Rowling, is printed

  • The cover copyright illustration is printed as Thomas Taylor1997 with no space between Taylor and 1997

 

Book:

  • The phrase "1 wand" is listed once on the “Other Equipment” list found on page 53

 

Front cover:

  • The cover includes a quote that reads  “A terrific read and a stunning first novel" Wendy Cooling

 

Back cover:

  • The words "Witchcraft and Wizardry" are printed correctly

  • The Philosopher's spelling error (see first printing issue points) has been corrected

  • The picture present is that of a young Dumbledore

Second Print Issue Points 

Philosopher's Stone (Hardcover)

Front Cover Issue Point

Front Cover Issue Point

Back Cover Issue Points

Back Cover Issue Points

Copyright Page Issue Points

Copyright Page Issue Points

Internal Issue Points

Internal Issue Points

Do Judge A Book By Its Back Cover

(Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)

 

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