J. K. Rowling; Peter Needham [translator] — Harrius Potter Et Philosophi Lapis

London, Bloomsbury, 2003. Cloth. An early impression of this Latin translation of the beloved first Harry Potter novel, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. The sixth impression of this Latin translation by Peter Needham. With the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. This translation of the immensely popular fantasy book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', offers as a tool for learning and studying Latin, whether at school or at a higher level. J. K. Rowling's debut novel, it follows a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Needham taught Classics at Eton for over thirty years and translated other beloved children's classics such as 'A Bear called Paddington' as his retirement project.  In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear to the spine head and tail. Dust wrapper is also lovely, with minor edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.