For all of the harry potter books, the first publisher is bloomsbury. Harry potter is a worldwide phenomenon today, but that wasnt always the case. Therefore, just about the only editions with any financial value are first. Be careful to make sure copies are by the first publisher. Your old harry potter books could be actually worth a fortune. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Abe books, who sold a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone for. Whats the difference between a first edition and a first printing. Without the success of the first book, rowling might have never released the other books in the harry potter series. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. The value goes down with each release due to large numbers that are available, but they are still worth several hundred dollars. The first three harry potter first edition, first print books can be worth thousands of pounds. Pom harrington, owner of rare book company peter harrington, looks at the specific details that determine whether or not a copy of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a first edition. Those questions and more answered in this potter collector book lesson.
Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so. According to an auction expected to take place this thursday, a copy of harry potter and the philosophers stone the first book in the series, in case youre not familiar is expected to sell for. It hasnt yet been 20 years sinceharry potter and the. A rare first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is expected to fetch up to. If you happen to be in possession of a full collection of first edition books that have been. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. Old copies of harry potter novels may have sentimental value for the owners, but they could also be worth a mint. An illustrated deluxe edition could be worth hundreds, while a good condition one with the adult covers can fetch more than. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a harry potter book. The harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j.
A unique first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone has distinct. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Back of title page in the first edition of harry potter. Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for potter collectors, the guide explains. How can you tell if your harry potter book is worth lots. First editions of harry potter and the philosophers stone can fetch about. The first four books in the harry potter series are highly sought after. What are your harry potter bloomsbury edition books worth. Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy. Unfortunately, even first editions of the last four harry potter books have very little collectible value as so many copies were printed. Millions of children and adults own harry potter books, but you may be surprised to know your edition could be worth a bit of money.
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