Hardcover. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1) (J.K. ROWLING AUTOGRAPHED). The book is in great condition and my mom will love it! 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. Star Seller. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 1st Edition. If you find one in the attic, you've hit the jackpot. Boards are purple with an embossed diamond pattern and a red cloth spine. The second set of numbers indicates what year the book was published, once again indicated by the lowest number in the set. The original list price was $25.95. All rights reserved. There are now several editions of the softcover books out. The copyright page has the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 03 04 05 06 07." However, she maintained that Harry was not directly based on any real-life person: "he came just out of a part of me". Book fine, spine ends very slightly bent. Seller: The cover is in fantastic condition, the binding is tight, pages are clean, free of marks, and crisp.Copyright page states - 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Prices for signed copies usually start around $1000. Copies signed by illustrator Mary GrandPr can be found for $250 or less. If either illustrator has signed a copy, then prices are again in four figures. 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. J.K. Rowling wrote two small "textbooks" for Comic Relief: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. We have no information on how many were in each state, but the first state is more desirable and seems to be much rarer. 1/1 copies of the first three books may cost anywhere from $800 to well over $15,000 (in the case of the ultra-rare Philosopher's Stone). In 1998, J.K. Rowling was not a worldwide superstar richer than the Queen, so there are a reasonable number of signed first editions available from her book tour signings. The US equivalents of proofs are ARCs. But Goblet of Fire and the subsequent books in the series had such large first printings that the job was split up between several plants throughout the US and even in Mexico. Please try again. see program terms. The first state of this book is far more collectible than either of the other states. Signed by Author(s). She explained in a 1999 interview with The Guardian: "Harry had to be an orphan so that he's a free agent, with no fear of letting down his parents, disappointing them. Note: There are book club editions that have the same full number line as the true first US edition. Another great option for the collector who wants to own first-edition UK books is purchasing ex-library copies. They are bound in cloth boards with the cover from the UK book in the center of the front cover. A signed copy may be as much as 10,000. Published in July 2005 to widespread Pottermania, J.K.'s days of book tours were long gone so very few signed copies are on the market. I was happy to find this offering of In The Night Kitchen at a reasonable price and in decent condition. There was a problem calculating your shipping. The US collector's editions are of slightly lower quality than their UK versions. The deluxe editions, with green cloth, of 1999 are also collectible if they are a first edition (prices go up to $5,000). Quantity: 1 Add to Basket Deluxe first-edition first printings can be picked up cheaply. J K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone first edition, USA DELUXE edition. Rowling' had been printed on the copyright page. The Mexican . Issued simultaneously in both hardcover and paperback, both books have identical copyright pages. In fair condition, with a bit of cracked spine on the inside. Mexico, also known as the United Mexican States and formerly known as New Spain, is a country in southern North America. Excellent condition, no tears, no stains, no marks, spine is intact. It will have a maroon board with a black cloth binding. Below that is "First American edition, July 2003.". Harry Potter, first printing of the first American edition, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, marked October 1999 on the title page, hardback. But so far we see no evidence that this happened. Prices for first edition first printings go up to around $15,000 if signed by the author - although cheaper copies can be found. See item details for return and exchange eligibility. A first-edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone that was published by Bloomsbury on June 30, 1997, is valued at approximately between $30,000 and $55,000 since there were just 500 original copies. Below that is "First edition, July 2007." The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. After the Goblet of Fire, these signing events became increasingly scarce. An unsigned first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" may be worth between 400 and 600. The first edition of this widely read book was published by Bloomsbury in 2005. About 1/3 of the UK Goblet of Fire books were printed at Omnia Books in Scotland. The 1/1 editions are available for about $10$15 each, and while they are not terribly collectible, they will round out any fan's collection. This is the first book in the series.SIGNED by the author,J.K. 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. The first version of the binding lacks the YEAR 2 badge on the spine, while the second version of the binding has the YEAR 2 badge. The celebratory and second editions do not currently have any extraordinary value other than providing the pleasure of owning a set of 1/1's. One of the first edition "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone" hardbacks was sold for 10,575 at a Sotheby's auction in early 2002. The spine on both the book and dust jacket have the YEAR 7 badge. The value goes down with each release due to large numbers that are available, but they are still worth several hundred dollars. The UK Deluxe Editions are quite lovely and make wonderful, reasonably priced gifts for fans. The 70s and 80s collectibles of Star Wars toys are also setting records. Go to the copyright page and look at the series of numbers printed on that page. It is found at the bottom of the publisher's page, which is located just before the title page in most books. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 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"). Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed. 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.). Learn more. Condition: Fine. This copy is authentically SIGNED by J.K. Rowling on the title page. Scholastic's American first editions are generally priced in three figures but look out for signed copies. $129.00. The first four books in the Harry Potter series are highly sought after. 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The copyright page has the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 07 08 09 10 11." Ships from Pioneer, CA. Perfect condition as described. These proofs were very limited in number (approximately 50 to 200 copies), and many were damaged or thrown away. The first-edition trade softcovers do hold more value than their US counterparts, as there were far fewer printed. The first editions of the deluxe edition from 1999 are also desirable, with prices from $450 to $2,500. And the packaging was done so carefully. A handful are available for prices up to $5,000. The Harry Potter series has sold more than 400 million books and has become the best-selling book series in history. There are also three versions of the dust jacket that can be found on the same early printing books. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? Sponsored $2.95 + $12.99 shipping Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - First American Edition October 1998 $14.00 Free shipping Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order. [4] Finally, she established Harry's birth date as 31 July, the same as her own. The second state has a review from an American publication, Publisher's Weekly. Signed, Used - Hardcover $20.65 shipping. They contain numerous errors which were remedied before the first printing and feature release information on the rear cover. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. Etsy Purchase Protection: First Edition, First Printing with the number line beginning with 1, published October 1998 with NO indication of later printings. Amazing seller! They were also printed prior to the first three books. The book is in excellent condition. Multimedia CD. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. ILAB, Used - Hardcover , these signing events have become increasingly scarce. The first editions of the deluxe edition from 1999 are also desirable with prices from $450 to $2,500. Category: . First Edition. "First published in Great Britain in 1998" 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." Below the number line is "Printed in the U.S.A." with one of several possible printing plant codes including "55," "12," and probably others. If you have limited experience, seek help so that you can purchase a real treasure you will be happy with for years to come. There were 12,000 copies of the 1/1 Philosopher's Stone and 17,000 of the 1/1 Chamber of Secrets printed. Harry Potter First Editions Are They Valuable? . The Dallas-based auction house said only 500 copies with the specific binding were printed. The copyright page lists the ISBN for both books (0 7475 3274 5 paperback and 0 7475 3269 9 hardcover). Previous auction prices for. The Omnia copies may be a bit more valuable since there are fewer of them. First printings are worth from $500 to $2,500, and early printings of this book do have some value (starting at about $50).]. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 12 books you'll remember if you were a child in the 1990s, 12 books you'll remember if you were a child in the 1950s. It is part of the history of Harry Potter. ", "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. However, with careful shopping, a good early edition may be purchased for $500-$3,000, depending on the condition. Want to know if your copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is valuable? In a complete, very crisp later issue dust jacket priced at $19.95 and has the "Year 1" at the top of the spine. Nice clean copy. Etsy keeps your payment information secure. ", "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.' Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, U.S.A. Association Member: There are now several editions of the softcover books out. There is also a condition known as a state, whereby something about the book or dust jacket was changed during a print run. These books have soft covers, but only Chamber of Secrets featured a proof dust jacket wrapped around it. 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. J.K. ROWLING AUTOGRAPH laid in at the Title Page. The spine on both the book and dust jacket have the YEAR 5 badge. First Editions, First Printings of this First American Edition set SIGNED by J.K. Rowling. ", "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. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire J.K. Rowling TRUE First 1st Edition & Print. When purchasing a book that has been signed by the cast, be sure to authenticate the signature to ensure it is not a fake. 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. There is also dropped text in this state, but the copyright alone will indicate it is a first state. Below the number line is "Printed in the U.S.A." with one of several possible printing plant codes - "55," "56," "57," or "58," There are also first printings that say "Printed in Mexico. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a Harry Potter book? Published by Thank you!! By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider According to Rowling, the idea for both the Harry Potter books and its eponymous character came while waiting for a delayed train from Manchester, England to London in 1990. Clean and tight throughout. If you are among the few who happen to have a First Printing First Edition of the UK edition of the first book, which was called, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, you really have a treasure! This seller usually responds within a few hours. It incorrectly identified these books as rarer than they actually are. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone J. K. Rowling Published by Scholastic Paperbacks, 1999 ISBN 10: 0439708184 ISBN 13: 9780439708180 Seller: PhinsPlace, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Dust jacket fine, spine top very slightly creased. Below the number line is "Printed in the U.S.A." with one of several possible printing plant codes including "37," "23," "12," and probably others. Signed by Author(s). 23 First American Edition, October 1998 6) Dustjacket price $16.95 present 7) All gold lettering on the jacket cover is either raised and/or . Hardcover first edition, first printings of the 1997 book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, have become the 'Holy Grail' for Potter collectors. They are unbelievably imaginative and creative; beautifully written and illustrated. And purple paper-covered boards with a diamond pattern. Those 1,700 copies have considerable value now. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Look out for Canadian first editions, published by Raincoast. Second editions can value over $150, and third editions can still be worth more than $50. One of the easiest sets to collect is the US trade editions. The British editions are considered the true first editions. The second version has the YEAR 2 badge with a $17.95 price. Boards are purple with an embossed diamond pattern and a black cloth spine with metallic purple lettering. Free shipping for many products! The first printings of this book in the UK only consisted of 500 books and 300 of them were distributed to libraries. 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