The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Translated from the Original Runes by Hermione Granger [ The Collector's Edition with Complete Art Portfolio ]

London: Children's High Level Group, 2008. First Printing of this Collector's Edition published exclusively for Amazon. Hardcover. Book condition Very Fine. J.K. Rowling. Housed in a faux book casing that is in near fine condition save for a few nicks to the faux gilt pages (please see photographs). Artificially aged decorative box with "secret" compartments lined in felt that house the book and envelope containing 10 Collector's Edition Prints.

The book itself is bound in brown leatherette with a metal clasp to keep it locked shut and ornamental decorations including a skull with replica jeweled eyes. In Fine condition, housed in a red velvet bag with a facsimile of Rowling's signature.

The 10 prints are enclosed in the original publisher's folio and are also in fine condition, ready for framing. Folio in fine condition and displays a parchment-like effect that matches the aged aesthetic of the overall set. These collector's edition prints are not found in the standard or original copy of the book.

This particular set is in Very Fine condition, save for the slight soiling and chipping to the publisher's "This Side Up" sleeve that protects the "textbook" and the slight gilt nicking shown in our accompanying photographs. This special edition sold out almost immediately when first published in December 2008 and remains a highly sought after collectible.