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Harry potter and the philosophers stone released in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerers stone is a 2001 fantasy film directed by chris columbus and distributed by warner bros. Does anyone know what is the font size, font type, line spacing, paper size and margins of harry potter and the sorcerersphilosophers stone. Download harry potter and the philosophers stone pdf ebook. Harry potter philosophers stone, first edition, hardcover. In 1995 rowling, then an impoverished single parent, finished her manuscript for harry potter and the philosopher s stone which was typed on an old manual typewriter. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the. This magical, gripping, brilliant booka future classic to be surewill leave children clamouring for a sequel.
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