An extraordinary inscribed Harry Potter set with personal correspondence Sold
The Harry PotterSharie Collection
Complete inscribed set with four letters from J.K. Rowling, 2008
ROWLING, J.K. A complete set of Harry Potter books and companion volumes, all personally inscribed, with accompanying correspondence. London: Bloomsbury, 1998–2010.
- Author
- J.K. Rowling
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury, London, 1998–2010
- Comprises
- Thirteen items: the seven Harry Potter novels, Quidditch Through the Ages, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and four pieces of correspondence
- Editions
- Later three novels and both companion volumes first edition, first impressions; the first four novels first editions, later impressions
- Inscriptions
- Every volume personally inscribed to Sharie and signed by J.K. Rowling
- Correspondence
- A typed letter (January 2008) and three handwritten notecards (February, March and May 2008), all on Rowling's letterhead, each signed
- Housing
- Each volume in a custom-made traycase
- Condition
- Exceptional throughout
Description
An exceptional archive documenting a deeply personal connection between J.K. Rowling and a young reader. This remarkable collection comprises a complete set of Harry Potter novels and companion books, each personally inscribed to Sharie, accompanied by a series of touching letters from Rowling spanning the first months of 2008.
The correspondence begins with a detailed letter from January 2008, where Rowling expresses genuine concern for Sharie's health, writing that “you are clearly going through a lot” while noting warmly that learning of Sharie's love for Harry Potter “makes you one of my very favourite people.” This initial contact developed into a series of heartfelt exchanges, documented through subsequent letters where Rowling shares personal observations and responds to gifts received from her young correspondent.
The inscribed volumes themselves tell their own story through carefully personalized messages, each featuring Rowling's distinctive signature. The accompanying letters, written on Rowling's personal stationery, reveal an increasingly warm rapport between author and reader, culminating in messages signed “with big love + hugs.”
A complete run of Harry Potter books inscribed to the same recipient is exceedingly rare.
The collection
The collection comprises thirteen items:
- Complete set of seven Harry Potter novels.
- Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp.
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander.
- Four pieces of personal correspondence from J.K. Rowling.
Bibliographical details
- The latter three Harry Potter novels are first edition, first impressions, with authenticity holograms.
- The companion volumes are first edition, first impressions.
- The initial four volumes in the series—Philosopher's Stone through Goblet of Fire—are first editions in later impressions.
- All main series volumes in original publisher's pictorial boards with dust jackets.
Accompanying correspondence
Four pieces of personal correspondence from J.K. Rowling to Sharie:
- A typed letter dated January 2008, bearing the author's letterhead and monogram.
- Three handwritten notecards from February, March, and May 2008.
- All feature Rowling's letterhead and monogram.
- Each piece personally signed.
- Contents demonstrate the author's genuine concern and emotional investment in her young correspondent.
The inscriptions
Condition report
The collection presents in exceptional condition throughout, with each volume professionally housed in a custom-made traycase providing optimal protection. The main series volumes retain their bright publisher's boards with sharp, clean corners, while their dust jackets show no significant wear or marking. The companion volumes in their original paper wrappers—green for Quidditch Through the Ages and red for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them—have been carefully preserved and show only the most minimal signs of handling.
All text blocks remain fresh and tight, with clean pages throughout. The inscriptions from J.K. Rowling are particularly well-preserved, with the author's distinctive signature retaining its original clarity and vibrancy. The accompanying correspondence has been meticulously preserved, with both the typed letter and handwritten cards maintaining their original crispness and legibility.
The uniform presentation in custom traycases not only ensures the long-term preservation of these significant volumes but also creates an aesthetically cohesive collection worthy of the finest private library.
Correspondence highlights
The collection includes four significant pieces of correspondence that trace the development of this remarkable relationship:
24th January 2008 – A typed letter expressing concern for Sharie's health, where Rowling shares a personal connection: “I type faster than I write (typing out all of the Harry Potter books myself has got my speed up).” She provides her personal Edinburgh address, inviting further communication.
16th February 2008 – A handwritten note expressing delight at gifts received: “I loved everything you sent me. I shall use the notebook for writing, and I'll think of you every time I open it. What a lovely thing to do.”
21st March 2008 – A touching message to Sharie: “Good luck with your chemo, I am thinking of you and sending lots of positive vibes!”
2nd May 2008 – A final note in the sequence, demonstrating the warmth of their connection, closes with “I do hope you are doing OK and [I] enclose the signed books.”
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