They are unbelievably imaginative and creative; beautifully written and illustrated. 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. This was all in addition to managing her own business and personal situation. "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. In 1998, JK 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. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, U.S.A. Association Member: Published by Published in 1998, the US version of the Philosopher's Stone was oddly re-titled as the Sorcerer's Stone. They are currently available in US and UK editions. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a Harry Potter book? 2000, Seller: See our list of the books you'll remember if you were a child in the 1990s. The copyright page has the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 03 04 05 06 07." as well as other partner offers and accept our. A handful are available for prices up to $5,000.". "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." 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. They are usually a bit beat up, but they are quite affordable and appear on eBay occasionally. The second and third states in similar conditions bring $150 to $500. First printings are worth from $500 to $2,500, and early printings of this book do have some value (starting at about $50).]. My generation loves their Barbies and G. I. Joes. Read by millions of children and adults alike around the world, this book has had many artists interpret the classic story with unique illustrations. [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". [5]Rowling has also maintained that Harry is a suitable real-life role model for children. 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. 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! Published on July 21, 2007, with over 11 million copies sold in the first 24 hours alone, the market was absolutely flooded with the finale of the series, making most copies lacking in value. The second state in similar condition costs $500 and up. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp with light wear to the edges. The 1/1 copies of these books are quite rare and are priced from $65 to $1,500. 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. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. First Edition, First Printing with the number line beginning with 1, published October 1998 with NO indication of later printings. Condition: fine. The first-edition trade softcovers do hold more value than their US counterparts, as there were far fewer printed. I am so happy with him. Lot #118 Item: a4e7-3404428. Guaranteed genuine J K Rowling signature with certificate of authenticity included. Prices for later editions in good condition are three figures. There is a VAST difference in the value between these states. Heritage Auctions in Dallas sold one on September 14 for $81,250. see program terms. AbeBooks has sold hundreds of copies of Rowling's books at high prices, including a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone that sold for $88,140 in 2023. Issued simultaneously in both hardcover and paperback, both books have identical copyright pages. Look for the 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and 0/0 01 02, etc. Sign up for notifications from Insider! We buy SIGNED Rowling First Editions. 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. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone First American Edition Oct 1998 Printing. The first edition of this widely read book was published by Bloomsbury in 2005. Harry Potter & Prisoner of Azkaban First American Edition First Print Like New! The third state does not mention a printer and has ads at the rear of the book. Additionally, the US Deluxe Edition of Order of the Phoenix does not look like the collector's editions. Perfect condition as described. Fine/ Fine unclipped ($16.95) dust jacket. December 5, 2009 The first trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is released online. Category: . J K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone first edition, USA DELUXE 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." After owning a successful distribution business for 18 years, Kim's life was turned upside down when her mother suffered a major stroke. ", "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. From authors like E.B. The number 4 will be embossed in gold on the binding and the dust jacket. The spine on both the book and dust jacket have the YEAR 5 badge. Hardcover first edition, first printings of the 1997 book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, have become the 'Holy Grail' for Potter collectors. 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Although these books do have some value, they are not nearly as valuable as the true trade editions. Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. Scars can come in handy. You should be very careful when you set out to purchase signed books. Read more: 26 magical 'Harry Potter' gifts even the most devoted Potterheads will love. The first version lacks the YEAR 2 badge and has a price of $17.95. The initial hardcover print run was stopped mid-printing after it was discovered that "Joanne Rowling" rather than "J.K. Rowling" had been printed on the copyright page. This seller consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped on time, and replied quickly to any messages they received. $129.00. Later issue dust jackets have a substitute quote from Publishers Weekly. Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. Bookbid, Beverly Hills, U.S.A. Association Member: 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. Actually, these errors existed throughout the entire first printing and there is only one state of this book. First-edition first printings will have the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and a block of misaligned text on page seven (See image below). Seller: 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. Also, printing in multiple plants all over the country allows the publisher to distribute the books faster. White, C.S. The UK Deluxe Editions are quite lovely and make wonderful, reasonably priced gifts for fans. Boards are blue with an embossed diamond pattern and a gray cloth spine with metallic blue lettering. Quintessential Rare Books, LLC, Laguna Hills, U.S.A. Hardcover. The true first edition has "Joanne Rowling" on the copyright page and dropped text on page 7 (see photo). Little bell. Scholastic Press, New York, Thanks! The brilliant, breathtaking conclusion to J.K. Rowling's spellbinding series is not for the faint of heart--such revelations, battles, and betrayals await in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that no fan will make it to the end unscathed. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. See item details for return and exchange eligibility. This extremely collectible, as it isn't likely the author will be signing books in public anytime soon. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in 1997. Hardback. Seller: Free Consultation Toll Free 866-653-9669. 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. Star Seller. The Dallas-based auction house said only 500 copies with the specific binding were printed. This copy is SIGNED, not personalized, by the legendary author herself during her first book tour! You have 14 days from item delivery to ship this item back to the seller. A book club edition is far less valuable than the true first US edition. Below that is "First edition, July 2007." The dust jacket back has a reddish bar code field on the left side, and the small bar code within has the number "52999." Sigma Books, Sheridan, U.S.A. Book They cost between $20 and $200 each, with the early books being the most expensive. The dust jacket has, price on the upper corner of the front flap. However, she maintained that Harry was not directly based on any real-life person: "he came just out of a part of me". "Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the 'Holy Grail' for Potter collectors Only 500 were published and 300 went to libraries. The only value is sentimental. It was 607 pages long, and the original retail price was 17.99. This Literature & Fiction item is sold by TheGrayGarret. These proofs were very limited in number (approximately 50 to 200 copies), and many were damaged or thrown away. Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed. This copy is authentically SIGNED by J.K. Rowling on the title page. To the best of our knowledge, there were 10,150 1/1 copies of Chamber of Secrets, 10,000 1/1 copies of Prisoner of Azkaban (500 of those were first state), and 1,000,000 1/1 copies of Goblet of Fire. 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. 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