Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling) (2001 Paperback)

• Author:   Newt Scamander (a.k.a. J. K. Rowling)

• Illustrator:   J. K. Rowling

• Publisher:   Arthue A. Levine Books, New York, NY U.S.A. 2001

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's classic compendium of magical creatures, has delighted generations of wizarding readers. This "copy" was the personal property of Harry Potter with his notes throughout. Now, in this updated edition with a new foreword by Newt himself and the unveiling of six beasts little known outside the American wizarding community, Muggles too have the chance to discover where the Thunderbird lives, what the Puffskein eats, and why shiny objects should always be kept away from the Niffler.

Written for grades 4-8. A slim paperback was made to look like actual Hogwarts tomes, complete with creased/scratched covers and plenty of marginalia scribbled by Harry and other students. Fabulous Beasts, a facsimile of Harry Potter's very own textbook, contains descriptions of 75 magical beasts, written in a wonderfully dry yet droll style by a renowned magizoologist. Harry Potter fans who pride themselves on knowing every minute bit of Hogwarts trivia will devour this book. From Professor Dumbledore's introductions to the price listed on the back cover (14 Sickles 3 Knuts), readers will find a wealth of detailed magical lore and laugh-out-loud humor. Not as gripping as the actual series, of course, but fans who were waiting for the fifth installment were entertained by this volume in the meantime.

New paperback book always privately owned. No creases, tightly bound with no extraneous markings. Gift Quality Book.

• Size:  12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall, 42pp

• Condition: Fine (As New but printed over 10 years ago so nothing new about it) Paperback – 1st edition, always privately owned

Copyright 2001. Printed in U.S.A. Stated First American Edition February, 2001. Published by Arthur A. Levine Books "in association with Obscurus Books 18a Dragon Alley, London." Print-line indicates this copy from 1st printing 2001. ISBN: 0-439-29501-7. No LCCN. MSR = $3.99.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”.  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition

for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure

someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or

a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

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