Well, this section on mugglenet will explain all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. How to tell if you have a harry potter first edition set and. The first three harry potter books came out in great britain long before they were published in the united states. Harry potter first edition hardbacks chamber secrets, goblet fire, sorcerers stone and prisoner azkaban. Harry potter the tales of beedle the bard 1st edition signed. Feb 29, 2016 signed first editions of books from later in the series could earn you up to four figures, as rowling signed fewer copies as she became more successful. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a harry potter book. They came with stickers on them which certify them to be signed by the author. The prices listed below are a rough guide only and should not be taken as a price list for harry potter first editions. We are currently interested in acquiring signed copies only of these titles. Harry potter complete set 1st edition 1st prints jk. And sometimes signed early editions are pretty valuable, even if they arent first editions from the first printing.
A full collection of signed harry potter first editions will set you back more than. The first four books in the harry potter series are highly sought after. Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so if you have one, go ahead and treat yourself to a nice dinner. Hardcover first editions of the second book in rowlings series, harry. Abe books, who sold a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone for. It usually takes decades for a book to become collectible and gain significant value on the rare book market. If youre lucky enough to have a signed copy of any of these. Back of title page in the first edition of harry potter. The value of a book may also be dependent on other factors, such as whether or not there were any printing errors in any of the print runs.
If youre lucky enough to have a signed copy of any of these books, the. Do you have these harry potter books lying around your house. I thought i would take a moment to explain a few key factors when looking for harry potter first editions and some issue points for identification purposes. The value then decreases incrementally with the second, third and fourth prints, and so on. Any first editions of collectors editions can be worth a fair amount of money too. The harry potter books are a childrens fantasy series written by the bestselling author j. The first edition trade soft covers do hold more value than. Today we look at first printing issue points of the american first edition harry potter books. Signed first editions of books from later in the series could earn you up to four figures, as rowling signed fewer copies as she became more successful. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. Collecting harry potter the new antiquarian the blog. By the time the fourth book in the series was released harry potter mania had well and truly taken hold and copies were printed by the millions. Oct 10, 2019 culture books news how to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. The first editions of the british harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban had a.
When the book was successful in the united kingdom, united states publishers printed thousands of books on the first release. Harry potter and the deathly hallows, first edition, signed. Book one was published on june 26, 1997, and the american edition did not arrive until september 1, 1998, almost a year later. A signed first edition of harry potter and the sorcerers stone was listed on abebooks for just under. Rowling, including first editions and signed first edition copies of the harry potter books. J k rowling, harry potter and the order of the phoenix first edition, first printing uk paperback. The first three harry potter first edition, first print books can be worth thousands of pounds. Aug 11, 2011 what is the value of first edition us harry potter books.
Harry potter complete set 1st edition 1st prints jk rowling. Feel the magic with harry potter first edition antiquarian collectible books. Expand your harry potter collection with signed antiquarian books. Dec, 2017 the first four books in the harry potter series are highly sought after. These valuable harry potter books are worth thousands of. If you think you have a first edition contact a wellknown auction house, such as sothebys or christies. You can use ebay to browse through all texts relating to the world of harry potter and find the ones that meet your needs. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. Jul 15, 2010 the collectible harry potter over 300 million copies of the harry potter series have been sold world wide. Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for.
Mar 29, 2015 are your harry potter books worth selling. Thus, the actual value of first editions can range from just a few dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars for. Rowling was still a jobbing author rather than a worldwide superstar richer than the queen, so there are a reasonable number of signed first editions available from her book tour signings. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in london. As with any books, the value of a first edition is determined by its 1 collectibility characteristics that make it desirable, 2 its scarcity see what makes a book rare, and 3 its condition. The publisher must be listed as bloomsbury at the bottom of the title page. Harry potter fan finds first edition books for just. Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed. The latest date listed in the information must be 1997. Mar 29, 2018 today we look at first printing issue points of the american first edition harry potter books. First editions of harry potter and the philosophers stone can fetch about. Without the success of the first book, rowling might have never released the other books in the harry potter series. The crown jewel in many a collectors library is a signed first edition.
How to tell if you have a harry potter first edition set. The collectible harry potter over 300 million copies of the harry potter series have been sold world wide. Old copies of harry potter novels may have sentimental value for the owners. We also look at some things to look for an avoid when buying a.
People will pay crazy money just because it says joanne rowling instead of j. Harry potter first editions harry potter at catch the snitch. Rowling without personalisations on the title page and certified by her official hologram bearing the publication date of the book 2107 07. J k rowling authentic signed harry potter stephen king. The book series follows the adventures of harry potter during his time spent at hogwarts school and his faceoffs against the dark wizard voldemort. If you happen to be in possession of a full collection of first edition books that have been. Only an expert can truly identify the value of a harry potter first edition. Her first book was published in the uk in 1997 as harry potter and the philosophers stone, and in the united states as the.
Signed harry potter books and first editions can be a positive way to build up a collection featuring one of your favorite magical protagonists. Collecting harry potter first editions raptis rare books. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone book 1st us edition j. K rowing will have a much higher value even if it isnt an early edition or part of harry potter first edition set.
Though both the paperback and hardback first editions of the philosophers stone are of value. To be a first edition, in either hard or soft cover, there are four very important issue points, all of which your book must have. Bandai dc comics disney funko gundam harry potter lego architecture loungefly marvel comics pokemon pusheen star wars studio ghibli. If you guessed a first edition harry potter and the philosophers stone that was published by bloomsbury on june 30, 1997, then you are correct. Your harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres how to. A superb genuine signed j k rowling harry potter book.
There are many benefits to collecting first editions, but value and historical relevance, particularly of important or impactful new books, top the list for many buyers. The value goes down with each release due to large numbers that are available, but they are still worth several hundred dollars. Rowling is the author of the bestselling harry potter series, and famous for her rapid rise from struggling single mother to multimillionaire. As it turns out, only firstedition purists have a shot at enacting some fiscal wizardry. Mar 19, 2018 a harry potter fan could be looking at a.
For the perfect gift idea either for loved ones or to add to your own collection of your favourite books, we are confident we have something for everyone. Many people desire to have a first edition set, but are not aware of the large price tag that these books are commanding. Rowlings harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable. May 03, 2010 9 misprints that are worth a ton of money. First edition books original first editions signed first. As weird as it may sound, printing errors make for valuable books. The value goes down with each release due to large numbers that are available, but they are still worth several hundred.
As it turns out, only first edition purists have a shot at enacting some fiscal wizardry. Limited edition collectible harry pother books, has sat on my book shelf for many moons. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Published in 1998, prices for hardcover first edition first printings go up to. Oct 03, 2019 the value of a book may also be dependent on other factors, such as whether or not there were any printing errors in any of the print runs. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable book riot. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. First edition books original first editions signed. What is the value of first edition us harry potter books. Rowling generally puts the copy in the fourfigure range the celebrity author did fewer signings as her success grew. Hayley malsom, 21, bought ultrarare copies of the goblet of. New listing harry potter books full set including 1st editions bloomsbury 1st run ref b. Feel the magic with harry potter first edition antiquarian collectible books the harry potter books are a childrens fantasy series written by the bestselling author j. We also look at some things to look for an avoid when buying a first printing copy of sorcerers stone.
Each new book, when it was released, toppled sales records on the first day of sales the later books selling 59 million copies in one day. It was mainly telephone bidders who sent the rare books value through the roof, with the winning. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of harry potter and the sorcerers stone u. John atkinson books sell an immense collection of first edition books ranging from classic harry potter and agatha christie rare first editions to ian fleming and roald dahl books. Rowling 2007 harry potter and the deathly hallows, us first edition, first printing, published by arthur a. Unfollow harry potter first edition book canadian to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy 1st edition harry potter books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Includes a promotional pack of stickers, bookmark and door hanger from the book signing launch. However, signed copies remain rare and can command fourfigure pricetags.
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