The Tales of Beedle Bard by JK Rowling (Collector’s Edition) arrived today. It was as cool as opening a package from Apple. Thank you Jo!

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Opening the box. The gift case is bigger than I expected. I also saw the regular edition in the store and was hoping this would be spectacular by far. It is.

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Slipping off the case cover, you have a big leathery book hallowed out with a side pocket for your Beedle the Bard reproductions of the prints and the velvety pouch with The Tales of Beedle the Bard.

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I chose to look at the prints first. Love the skull.

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Lots of great sketches. A whole envelope.

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The fountain is my favourite. I might frame this one.

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In case you need to be taunted, here’s the gift package.

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The Gryffindor red and gold embroidered pouch containing the tales.

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Gasping. The title page is beautiful. I love it.

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Jo’s handwritten introduction.

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The rest of the book looks like Cochin Wizard (?) to me. (That’s a font.) It’s awesome. Cute metal clasp. There are more photos to come. Can’t talk now … reading.

UPDATE

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Opening the box from Amazon.

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This side up.

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The Tales cover.

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The book also smells good.

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Marbled end papers.

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The title page. Still gorgeous every time I open the book. Loving this present.