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