2007 The Tales of Beedle the Bard Sotheby's Auction Catalogue J. K. Rowling

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Collection of Wizarding Fairy-Tales J. K. Rowling; Sotheby's 2007 Sotheby's : London 7" by 5" Unpaginated SUMMARY Sotheby's special auction catalogue focusing solely on their sale of J. K. Rowling's unique handmade manuscript of 'Tales of Beedle the Bard'. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first and only edition of this special catalogue, promoting only one lot from Sotheby's sale on the 13th December 2007.This lot comprised of a very unique handwritten manuscript, produced by J. K. Rowling, of 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard'. The catalogue focuses solely on this impressive manuscript, with photographs, and description of its importance. Rowling hand-wrote and -illustrated the manuscript in a morocco bound Italian handmade notebook, decorated with sterling silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. With an estimate of £30,000-£50,000, the manuscript sold for £1,950,000. The profits went to the Children's Voice charity, now known as Lumos.Sotheby's promotional slip loosely inserted. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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