The most expensive signed Hallows to sell via AbeBooks went for $5,500. The reason the UK editions are worth so much more than US printings is due to the number printed. Read more: 26 magical 'Harry Potter' gifts even the most devoted Potterheads will love. They are easily spotted, as the words "Large Print Edition" appear in the black band located on the bottom of the cover. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Harry Potter series has sold more than 400 million books and has become the best-selling book series in history. hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. There was a problem calculating your shipping. One simple guideline to collecting Potter books: anything signed by J.K. Rowling has significant financial value. Opinions about the number of copies printed before the errors were spotted vary greatly however, it seems that only a small number came off the press which greatly enhances its value. . The book is in great condition and my mom will love it! Want to know if your copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is valuable? First American Edition Harry Potter Book Collection Plus Harry Potter Puzzle. There were only 7,000 copies printed. A MuggleNet staff member was able to purchase two UK paperbacks, an early Philosophers Stone and a first-printing Chamber of Secrets with JKRs signature, from a gentleman who helped clean out a school library for $200. "First published in Great Britain in 1999" is stated on the copyright page with full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" and the printer stated as "Clays Ltd, St Ives plc." Arthur A. Levine Books, Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I have one myself above my left knee that is a perfect map of the London Underground.. A superb set, each book authentically SIGNED by the author. Published in July 2005 to widespread Pottermania, J.K.'s days of book tours were long gone so very few signed copies of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince are on the market. The dust jacket has two reviews on the back - by the Sunday Times and the Independent on Saturday. Maurice Sendaks childrens books are classics. The numbers to the right of the numberline (in many cases) account for the year the book was printed. They are unbelievably imaginative and creative; beautifully written and illustrated. C $10.90 + C $34.97 shipping. Below that is "First American edition, July 2005." $20.65 shipping. Etsy keeps your payment information secure. As with the trade editions, there were significantly more 1/1 copies of Goblet of Fire (30,000 to 35,000) and Order of the Phoenix printed, making them significantly less valuable. [The exception to this is Sorcerer's Stone, which had a small initial print run of 30,000. 1st Edition. The UK version of a "book club edition" is the "Ted Smart Edition." The first edition identification criteria are as follows: "First published in Great Britain in 2005" is stated on the copyright page toward the top, and "First Edition" is stated near the bottom. If you have limited experience, seek help so that you can purchase a real treasure you will be happy with for years to come. ", "Look out for first edition copies signed by JK Rowling at the midnight launch event in Edinburgh on 2003 that are going to be priced in four figures. The first editions were printed in 1997 through 2003 and are the most collectible. She signed copies of the book that night for 1,700 people who won exclusive tickets to the event. J.K.'s signature (by book 4, she was signing fewer copies) turns any first edition of Goblet of Fire into a book with a four-figure price-tag but there are a handful of copies over $5,000. Fine/ Fine unclipped ($16.95) dust jacket. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Readers beware. Heritage Auctions in Dallas sold one on September 14 for $81,250. Signed by J K Rowling. ", "The initial hardcover print run was stopped mid-printing after it was discovered that 'Joanne Rowling' rather than 'JK Rowling' had been printed on the copyright page. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? There is also a third state of the first edition that has the same changes as the second state, but the printer statement is removed on the copyright page and there are two pages of black and white advertisements in the rear of the book for the previous two books in the Harry Potter series. as well as other partner offers and accept our. It is part of the history of Harry Potter. The third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, had some early prints of this book mistakenly printed with Joanne Rowling rather than JK Rowling on the copyright page. The deluxe editions, with green cloth, of 1999 are also collectible if they are a first edition. Condition: Fine. A signed copy may be as much as 10,000. $39.99 1 Used from $39.99 1 Collectible from $69.95. ", "The deluxe editions, with green cloth, of 1999 are also collectible if they are a first edition (prices go up to $5,000). It will have a maroon board with a black cloth binding. Seven original copies were made of the book at first. Free shipping for many products! David Edwards, Bookseller, Tucson, U.S.A. Hardcover. Very happy with purchase. Though they were issued simultaneously and have few differences between them, the hardcover edition is rarer and more desirable than its paperback counterpart. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page. The US equivalents of proofs are ARCs. It was 607 pages long, and the original retail price was 16.99. After leaving service, they are sold in library sales or removed while libraries are being updated. A book signed by one of the illustrators is much less valuable. Later issue dust jackets have a substitute quote from Publishers Weekly. The first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone can be usually sold for a value of up to $20,000, and sometimes even more, depending on the uniqueness of the copy. When the book was successful in the United Kingdom, United States publishers printed thousands of books on the first release; hence, the lower value. "The advantage of a fictional hero or heroine is that you can know them better than you can know a living hero, many of whom you would never meet. Although their value should increase, they will probably never be tremendously valuable. Not only are they from "the country of origin," but they are also far rarer than their US cousins. High Bidder: #379863. The spine on both the book and dust jacket have the YEAR 7 badge. Many buyers are also looking for books accompanied by items such as entrance wristbands or golden tickets from events where J.K. Rowling has conducted a signing. A handful are available for prices up to $5,000.". Thank you!! Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, U.S.A. Association Member: Published by Signed by Author(s). Therefore, the number line. Paperback first editions of the 'Philosopher's Stone' are also quite scarce and attract four-figure price-tags sometimes five figures if in excellent condition. A book club edition is far less valuable than the true first US edition. This blog is to help tell the story in the hope that what she learned, and is still learning, will help guide others if they are or suddenly find themselves in a similar situation. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. The first edition of this recent J.K. Rowling book was published by Bloomsbury in 2007. Prices for later editions in good condition are in three figures. Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. Multimedia CD. The Omnia copies may be a bit more valuable since there are fewer of them. Published by The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. JK's signature (by book 4, she was signing fewer copies) turns any first edition of Goblet of Fire into a book with a four-figure price-tag but there are a handful of copies over $10,000. They contain numerous errors which were remedied before the first printing and feature release information on the rear cover. Jason Cockroft illustrated the UK edition while Mary GrandPr illustrated the US version their signatures enhance a book's value but such copies can be found for as little as $200. They are less valuable but do make a nice set. Bookbid, Beverly Hills, U.S.A. Association Member: Excellent condition, no tears, no stains, no marks, spine is intact. If it does have the number 1 present, someone has put a newer book inside an older dust jacket. Quantity: 1 Add to Basket Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and J. K. Rowling's debut novel, first published in 1997 by Bloomsbury. That American first printing of The Sorcerers Stone is now worth about $6500 (it has its dust jacket and is in fine to near fine condition). Deluxe first edition first printings can be picked up cheaply. The main characteristics of a 1997 first-edition first issue are a print line that reads "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1," the crediting of "Joanne Rowling" (instead of "J.K. Rowling"), and a missing space between Thomas Taylor and the copyright date ("Taylor1997" rather than "Taylor 1997"). ", "Prices for first edition first printings go up to around $6,500 with a fair selection between $4,000 and $5,000 many signed by the author although cheaper copies can be found. SPONSORED. The US edition ( 23rd printing) published in the U.K. as "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". Perfect condition as described. Look out for the limited editions with original watercolor illustrations by Giles Greenfield (Bloomsbury's UK edition) and Mary GrandPr (Scholastic's super rare US edition of only 25 copies). Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed. Harry First Edition - Etsy Check out our harry first edition selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our literature & fiction shops. The British editions are considered the true first editions. There is also a condition known as a state, whereby something about the book or dust jacket was changed during a print run. Diary of a Seasoned Life What Is My Purpose? , these signing events have become increasingly scarce. Also, the dust jacket of a "Ted Smart Edition" may have ordering information on the back cover. The original list price was $25.95. Mary Grandpre (illustrator). A handful are available for prices up to $5,000. Scars can come in handy. 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