1997 Harry Potter And The PHILOSOPHER'S STONE 1ST Ed 28th Printing Bloomsbury UK

This is a Harry Potter first edition, 28th printing of the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling. Published by Bloomsbury in the UK, 1997.  This hardcover book comes with a dust jacket in a clear archival sleeve. The dust jacket and book are in excellent condition.

Harry Potter books are important because they teach young people to be wary of the violent exercise of power over both people's bodies and minds. Rowling's novels don't come without criticism. In 1999, Harry Potter was the most banned book in the United States. A pastor at one Catholic school said that after consulting several exorcists, the curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits. If you celebrate the freedom to read, this first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is an excellent addition to your library.