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Breton
Harry Potter ha Maen ar Furien
1st Edition translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published by An Amzer in 2012. This translation is a lovely softcover doesn't have the usual vibrance of most of the other Potter books; honestly, to me this cover art resembles more of something having to do with Pirates. But, the book is lovely all the same AND a wonderful addition to Breton Literature.
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Title: Harry Potter ha Maen ar Furien
ISBN: 9782363120083
Translator: Mark Kerrain
Format: Softcover
Notes: Intestingly not as hard to find as expected given the small population of native speakers; only book published
Difficulty to Find Rating: 4, Somewhat Common
Published in late 2017 by An Amzer, this book is very much welcomed edition the Breton Potter series. Word is that all 7 books are going to be published. Here's hoping! Despite being a minority language, the books (even book 1) aren't that uncommon and so show up from time-to-time on e-commerce websites (like eBay).
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Title:Harry Potter ha Kambr ar Sekredoù
ISBN: 9782363120533
Translator: Mark Kerrain
Format: Softcover
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Notes: Just released; no hardcover books; only two Breton Potter books out right now.
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Difficulty to Find Rating: 4, Somewhat Common
French
1st Edition
The French books have a bit of an odd publishing history as far as determining 1st editions. From my memory, books 1-4 were published in the smaller "Folio Junior" format (see directly below) first; however books 5-7 first appeared in the LARGER edition, making a first print set, a bit awkward....Also importantly, this set directly blow does NOT have a book 7; it only went up to 6.
I also own a 1st print of this edition, which has small differences from the second print; namely, text appears on the front cover in white (I forget what it says and I don't have my books with me at this time so I can't check); also Snape appears on the back cover.
Below is the 2nd print, 1t edition; when I can, I will add pictures of my 1st print, 1st edition.
Similar the to the 1st print of the first edition, this 2nd Print French translation of harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published by Gallimard, features internal chapter illustrations. The 1st print also has these illustrations, but i believe it's either chapter 6 or 8 that has the chapter illustration upside down; this was fixed in the 2nd print and by the 3print, all of the internal illustrations were removed. This book also has the pre-movie font, which makes it harder to find than the later print French Potter Stone books.
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Title: Harry Potter à l'École des Sorciers
ISBN: 9782070518425
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Pocket-Sized Softcover
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Notes: Pre-Movie front font; only French books 1-3 have this font
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Difficulty-to-Find Rating: 8, Hard
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1st Edition, later print translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published by Gallimard. This edition, like it's Occitan neighbor, has cartoon-like cover art. The book is small would be considered a pocket-sized edition.
Title: Harry Potter à l'École des Sorciers
ISBN: 9782070518425
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Pocket-Sized Softcover
Notes: The French books have multiple covers (small and large editions), so some covers may be easier to find than others.
Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
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Notes: Only the first 6 books published in this edition
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2nd Print, 1st Edition. Only the 1st and 2nd prints of this book have these fun internal illustrations. These 2 early prints are fairly hard to find, even in France.
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Title: Harry Potter et la Chambre des Secrets
ISBN: 2070524558
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
Notes: Only the first two prints of Chamber and Philosopher's Stone have internal illustrations
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Difficulty-to-Find Rating: 8, Hard (Just this particular print; other prints of this book are easily found in France and beyond.
1st Edition French Translation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, published by Folio. This particular translation is pocket-sized and not very well made. I much prefer the larger Gallimard published French translations because I think the art is prettier and the books aren't so flimsy. These books are easily found on larger e-commerce websites for under $10 + Shipping. Since they're so common, they're usually one of the first translations purchased by Potter translation collectors. This particular book was printed after the release of the 2001 Sorcerer's Stone movie.
Title: Harry Potter et le Prisonnier d'Azkaban
ISBN: 9782070528189
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
Notes: All only books 1-6 books were published by in this format. No hardcover.
Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
1st Edition Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix published by Gallimard in 2003. This edition, like it's Occitan neighbor, has cartoon-like cover art. The book is small would be considered a pocket-sized edition.
Title: Harry Potter et L'Ordre du Phenix
ISBN: 9782070525577
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Pocket-Sized Softcover
Notes: The French books have multiple covers (small and large editions), so some covers may be easier to find than others.
Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
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Notes: Only the first 6 books published in this edition
2007 Edition
Later edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This edition's illustrations are more adult and subdued. I really like the colors used for these. This edition was published in 2007 bu Gallimard Jeunesse.
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Title: Harry Potter et l'École des Sorciers
ISBN: 9782070612369
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover; adult illustrations
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Notes: Book is still quite common and often mistaken for being a 1st edition French translation
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Difficulty-to-Find Rating: 2, Common
Later Edition Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, published by Gallimard Jeunesse. This book is the same size as the 1st Edition Philosopher's Stone, but has less cartoonish cover art. This edition was first published in 2007.
Title: Harry Potter et la Chambre des Secrets
ISBN: 9782070612376
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
Later Edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, published by Gallimard Jeunesse in 2007.
Title: Harry Potter et le Prisonnier d'Azkaban
ISBN: 9782070612383
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
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Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
Later Edition Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire, published by Gallimard Jeunesse in 2007.
Title: Harry Potter et la Coupe de Feu
ISBN: 9782070612390
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
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Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
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I own book 5 as well, but it just has not made it to the site yet.
Later Edition Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, published by Gallimard Jeunesse in 2007.
Title: Harry Potter et le Prince de Sang-Mêlé
ISBN: 9782070612413
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
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Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
Later Edition Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, published by Gallimard Jeunesse in 2008.
Title: Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort
ISBN: 9782070615377
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover
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Difficulty to Find Rating: 2, Common
Large Edition
Large Edition French translation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, published by Gallimard. Interestingly, this same cover is also the cover of the Adult Edition pocket editions.
Title: Harry Potter à l'École des Sorciers
ISBN: 9782070541270
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Large Softcover
Notes: Published by Gallimard; no hardcover. All 7 books were published in this edition.
Difficulty to Find Rating: 3, Common
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I also have books 2 - 7; I will add as soon as possible
40th AnniversaryEdition - 2012
Gallimard 40th Anniversary Edition celebrating 40 years of their publishing house. This edition is lovely and made very well. It's easily one of my favorite French Potter books.
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Title: Harry Potter et l'École des Sorciers
ISBN: 9782070649693
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Softcover with Jacket
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Notes: Preface by Anna Gavalda
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Difficulty-to-Find Rating: 5 Not Too Common
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2016 Edition
Lovely 2016 Edition Philosopher's stone. I love the elegant cover art. This set, also available in a box set (BOX I LOVELY!!!!) is a favorite of mine - every books is beautiful and elegant. I own the other 6 book sin this set and will update as soon as I can.
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Title: Harry Potter et l'École des Sorciers
ISBN: 9782070643028
Translator: Jean-François Ménard
Format: Small Softcover; adult illustrations
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Notes; All 7 books published in this edition; while common, they tend to be priced about $30 or so a book.
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Difficulty-to-Find Rating: 3, Common
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Occitan
1st Edition Occitan translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published by Per Noste. This very interesting looking book comes from the Occitania region of France. This book can be tricky to find. The publisher restricts buyers who are outside of their little area and also refuse to ship internationally, making getting a copy difficult.
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Title: Harry Potter e la Pèira Filosofau
ISBN: 9782868660695
Translator: Karina Richard Bòrdanava
Format: Softcover
Notes: No hardcover edition; Only books 1 - 2 have been published
Difficult to Find Rating: 7, Somewhat Hard
1st Edition Occitan translation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, published in 2011 by Per Noste. Like the first book, this book bears very interesting and child-like cover art. This cover is definitely one of the more unusual and strange I've seen; to be honest, I enjoy the colors used, but it's not my favorite cover. Like the first book as well, this book is still in print, but is hard to find as it is restricted by area; the publishers don't ship outside of their small area, nor do they distribute the book outside of their small area. Pretty much, to obtain a copy, you have to know someone living there or visit the area or get really lucky.
Title: Harry Potter e la Crampa deus Secrets
ISBN: 978286880862
Translator: Patric Guilhemjoan
Format: Softcover
Notes: only books 1 & 2 published so far
Difficulty to Find Rating: 7, Somewhat Hard