Specially produced British collectible edition of the first volume in the Harry Potter Series. The first print run was limited to 12,000 copies, making this one of the most highly collectible volumes in the series. First Printings are identified by the presence of a full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page. Bright red cloth-bound boards with gilt lettering, gilt-stamped JK Rowling signature and gilted page ends; pictorial onlay; sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker; full-color harlequin endpapers; unique typeset, illustrations and paper quality all make this a valuable addition to any collector"s library. Ships well-packaged and protected.