When the book was successful in the United Kingdom, United States publishers printed thousands of books on the first release; hence, the lower value. First American editions vary from $150 to $700 for a signed copy. When purchasing a book that has been signed by the cast, be sure to authenticate the signature to ensure it is not a fake. (For example, "James exits Harry's wand first, followed by Lily.") 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. Since the launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21, 2007, every book signed by J.K. Rowling at special and signing events has included a holographic sticker to authenticate the signature. The spines on both the book and the dust jacket lack the YEAR 2 badge that was introduced later, and the spine of the dust jacket has raised silver lettering. It was 607 pages long, and the original retail price was 17.99. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. ABAA Abebooks.com says, "The main characteristics of a 1997 first edition first printing are a print line that reads "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" and the crediting of "Joanne Rowling" not J.K." They estimate that some first editions can vary from $40,000 to $55,000. This page was last updated: 01-Mar 13:13. There is also a condition known as a state, whereby something about the book or dust jacket was changed during a print run. [4] Finally, she established Harry's birth date as 31 July, the same as her own. ", "US first editions will have the number line of '1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02,' on the copyright page along with 'Printed in the U.S.A.23' and 'First American edition, October 1998.' Hardcover. Therefore, the number line. The third version has the YEAR 2 badge and a price of $19.95. 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. The second state introduces the number 2 on the dust jacket and spine, and the third state shows a price increase from $17.95 to $19.95 on the jacket. There is a second state of the first edition that corrects the dropped text on page 7, and states "J.K. Rowling" on the copyright page. Star Sellers have an outstanding track record for providing a great customer experiencethey consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to any messages they received. Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. The first state of this book is far more collectible than either of the other states. A UK printing should havea print line that reads 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and credits of Joanne Rowling rather than JK. Hardcover first-edition first printings of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone have become the "Holy Grail" for Potter collectors. You should be able to pick up the complete set of 1/1 books for $50 to $80. Fine/ Fine unclipped ($16.95) dust jacket. Bookbid, Beverly Hills, U.S.A. Association Member: 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Consequently, the early UK editions are very expensive. (This would be found in a 1/1 (First Edition/First Printing) US Goblet of Fire, for example.) 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. Prices for first edition first printings go up to around $15,000 if signed by the author - although cheaper copies can be found. Seller: Mary Grandpre (illustrator). Recent examples of successful finds include the forthcoming auction of a "pristine" first-edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," which is one of just 500 hardback copies printed in 1997 300 of which were sent to schools and children's libraries. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. Boards are aquamarine with an embossed diamond pattern and a purple cloth spine. The original list price was $25.95. If you have limited experience, seek help so that you can purchase a real treasure you will be happy with for years to come. My generation loves their Barbies and G. I. Joes. 1st Edition. Nice unredad condition of a seldom seen signed J K Rowling book. But so far we see no evidence that this happened. Boards are rust red with an embossed diamond pattern and a black cloth spine with gold lettering. December 5, 2009 The first trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is released online. 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). If your copy of Harry Potter shows a numberline of "29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22" this will indicate the book is a "22nd" printing. ", "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. A superb genuine signed J K Rowling Harry Potter book. You can usually obtain a full set of 1/1 paperback editions for less than $150 if you shop carefully. Octavo, original publisher's full leather decorated in gilt with pictorial onlay to the front panel, all edges gilt, patterned endpapers, illustrated by Mary Grandpre. Hardcover. The books were specially marked for authenticity, and these do have a higher value. Actually, these errors existed throughout the entire first printing and there is only one state of this book. The book is in excellent condition. Signed by Author(s). Copyright page notes, "First American edition, October 1998" 20 19 18 17. [2] In a 2000 interview with The Guardian, Rowling also established that the character of Wart in T. H. White's novel The Once and Future King is "Harry's spiritual ancestor". However, with careful shopping, a good early edition may be purchased for $500-$3,000, depending on the condition. Leading magazine editors named its author the "Most Influential Woman in Britain." Boards are purple with an embossed diamond pattern and a black cloth spine with metallic purple lettering. These First Editions have ALL the First Issue points bound in the publisher's cloth. Mary Grandpre (illustrator). Deluxe first edition first printings can be picked up cheaply. Etsy keeps your payment information secure. She stated that the idea of "this scrawny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who didn't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me". They are unbelievably imaginative and creative; beautifully written and illustrated. There was a problem calculating your shipping. Please make sure you are aware that the higher numbers listed here come from the publisher, Bloomsbury Books, and should be accurate. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The copyright page has the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 05 06 07 08 09." This seller usually responds within a few hours. The dust jacket back has an orange bar code field on the right side, and the small bar code within has the number "52999." The dust jacket has, price on the upper corner of the front flap. Star Sellers have an outstanding track record for providing a great customer experiencethey consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to any messages they received. Boards are green with an embossed diamond pattern, and a yellow cloth spine with metallic red lettering. The book behind either of these dust jackets would NOT have the number 1 on its spine. Listed on Jun 27, 2022 Millions of first edition copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows were published. Everyone who is thinking about collecting books should know how to interpret this number. A must own book for Millennials, and now, Generation Z, apparently it is a pretty good series. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. $39.99 1 Used from $39.99 1 Collectible from $69.95. One school of thought is that the press runs were so large for Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows that they will never be scarce - so nobody is paying much attention to where it was printed. This phenomenon has made the book the most expensive of the whole saga and it is one of the most . A small number of advance proof copies exist, priced from $7,500 to $13,500. 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. It will have a maroon board with a black cloth binding. 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). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Hardcover First American Edition Oct 1998 $29.99 + $4.35 shipping Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone by Rowling, J.K. ), the books are all in fantastic condition, and I couldnt be happier!! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. However, second printings can be picked up for three figures. The book, which was kept by a pair of retired civil servants in a code-locked briefcase, is expected to fetch up to 30,000 at auction this week. It was released concurrently with the hardcover edition, and only 200 copies were in the first printing. Boards are blue with an embossed diamond pattern and a green cloth spine. The first edition of this recent J.K. Rowling book was published by Bloomsbury in 2007. 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. Ships from Pioneer, CA. The UK Deluxe Editions are quite lovely and make wonderful, reasonably priced gifts for fans. Many sellers sell Ted Smart and Large Print Editions without clearly identifying them as the less valuable volumes, so make certain you get clarification from them if you have any questions whatsoever. There are also "Children" and "Adult" copies of these books. As you'll see as we make our way down this list, this book can make anyone who's lucky enough to have a copy a very happy-go-lucky. Autograph is on a 3"X5" whiteface index card. Copies signed by illustrator Mary GrandPr can be found for $250 or less. A signed copy may be as much as 10,000. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in 1997. The copyright page has the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 03 04 05 06 07." Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. ", "Prices for hardcover first edition first printings go up to $9,000. Only 500 were published, 300 of which were issued to libraries. If your thirst for collecting is not quenched by the US editions, many countries publish their own editions of the Harry Potter books (Canada, Australia, Spain, Japan, Russia, Wales, etc.). Also being sold by Quintessential Rare Books for $15,000 is the first American edition of the first book from the saga, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone. First American Edition. Mexico, also known as the United Mexican States and formerly known as New Spain, is a country in southern North America. They were issued without a dust jacket. They are very expensive ($4,000 and up depending on condition). The second state has a review from an American publication, Publisher's Weekly. Before her books appeared, children often found books exceeding 200 pages to be intimidating, even daunting. Rainwater Books, San Jose, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover He will look so good on the shelf in my bakery. Signed on Scholastic bookplate. The dust jacket has a $16.95 price on the upper corner of the front flap. Look out for first-edition copies signed by J.K. Rowling at the midnight launch event in Edinburgh in 2003 that are going to be priced in four figures. Now, a few quick comments on the US softcover books. Signed by Author(s). Copies signed by illustrator Mary GrandPr can be found for $350 or less. This is the second novel in the Harry Potter series to carry the badge when first issued. However, unsurprisingly, the crown jewels reside in the UK. They are usually a bit beat up, but they are quite affordable and appear on eBay occasionally. 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