The copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone that sold for $88,140 in 2023 was a former library book that had been withdrawn and read by library patrons 27 times.
Paperback first editions of the Philosopher's Stone are also quite scarce and attract five-figure price-tags even though they are often in poor condition. The first editions of the deluxe edition from 1999 are also desirable with prices from $450 to $2,500. Prices for Australian first editions vary between $200 and $2,000. Prices on AbeBooks vary from $40,000 to $120,000.Ī handful of advance proof copies are available from $7,500 to $13,500. 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" and not J.K. Only 500 were published and 300 went to libraries. If you find one in the attic, you've hit the jackpot. This set was featured in Real Simple's " 32 Affordable Book-Themed Gifts for Bibliophiles.Hardcover first edition, first printings of the 1997 book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, have become the 'Holy Grail' for Potter collectors. The publisher's collectible traveling trunk, made from durable cardboard, comes with a set of themed stickers.Īlready own the books? Check out our Jackets Only Option! This book set is perfect for longtime fans of the series, “Potterheads,” or young readers just starting to read about Harry’s epic journey.Īll books are brand new from the publisher, Scholastic, with jackets designed and printed by Juniper Books. Our Harry Potter House Sets take inspiration from each of the four Hogwarts Houses: Gryffindor’s lion is set against a bright scarlet and gold combination, the eagle of Ravenclaw house accompanied by blue and bronze tones, Hufflepuff’s yellow and black adorned with a badger, and Slytherin’s iconic green and silver combination is marked with a snake - so that readers can display their house pride on their shelves. Muggles Guide to Harry Potter/Contents Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived Chapter 2: The Vanishing Glass Chapter 3: The Letters From No One Chapter 4: The Keeper. This famed children’s series has inspired generations of young readers since the first book was published in 1997 as well as the runaway successful film adaptations. Rowling’s record-breaking Harry Potter series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 80 languages.
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