July 2003 Printing Appraisal

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First American Edition, July 2003)

This item is a first American edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,' the fifth installment in J.K. Rowling's acclaimed series. The image displays the copyright page, which features several key bibliographic markers essential for appraisal. Notable text includes 'First American edition, July 2003' and the full number line '10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1,' which indicates a first printing of this specific edition. The production details specify it was 'Printed in Mexico' by Scholastic Inc., under the Scholastic Press imprint. Physically, the book is substantial with a page count of 870. The paper appears slightly off-white, consistent with mass-produced hardcovers of the early 2000s. A significant unique feature provided by the owner is the presence of printing errors on pages 683 and 684; misprints in early print runs of high-profile titles like this often increase collectible interest. The condition visible on this page shows a clean surface with crisp black text, though lighting in the image suggests slight curvature of the inner gutter, typical of a thick binding. The Library of Congress Control Number is 2003102525 and the ISBN is 0-439-35806-X.