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Mar 20, 2018 what are your harry potter bloomsbury edition books worth. The hardback childrens book, published by bloomsbury on 30 june 1997, was bought over the phone by a uk collector, says sky news. Harry potter first editions harry potter at catch the snitch. Unfollow rare harry potter books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Harry potter trilogy ted smart hardback box set 1 3, 1 2, 1 2 first editions paypal.
Harry potter lego minifigures will empty your wallet in. Demand for collectable harry potters has not decreased even though the last book in the series, harry potter and the deathly hallows, was published in 2007. T he harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j. The rarest is the hardback issue, with a cover of laminated boards. The harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j. This stunning fourbook slipcase houses the first four titles in the harry potter series in paperbackharry potter and the philosophers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban and harry potter and the goblet of fire. But still, we would prefer the best and the most attractive set, wont we. It usually takes decades for a book to become collectible and gain significant value on the rare book market. Rowlings quidditch through the ages brings together one of the worlds best loved storytellers with the creative genius of emily gravett a sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Rare harry potter book sets world record at auction. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. See the complete harry potter series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Publishers each have their own way of identifying the first edition or more correctly first printing of any book they produce. A bibliography 199720, he includes a handy chart for early potter fans to determine whether any of their beloved copies have financial value. First edition criteria and points to identify harry potter. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The harry potter series has been hailed as one for the ages by.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter reprint paperback by j. A rare first edition of the first harry potter book which is expected to fetch. Contains information on popular genres, care and repair, research resources, internet sites, dealers, and auction houses. Jun 09, 2017 auctioneers at bonhams sold a set of first editions of the harry potter books in 2005 for. Ever since i first came across this title it struck a cord. Harry potter and the deathly hallows signed, first edition by j. The first harry potter book to be published was harry potter and the philosophers sorcerers stone. Oct 10, 2019 the book, which was kept by a pair of retired civil servants in a codelocked briefcase, is expected to fetch up to. Well, this section on mugglenet will explain all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. An essential companion to the harry potter series, this spectacular new full colour edition of j. How to tell if you have a harry potter first edition set.
This guide prices everything from rare signed first editions of the wizard of oz to todays harry potter blockbusters. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of harry potter and the halfblood prince u. Yes, the content is almost the same in every edition. Rowlings harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical. Your harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres how to. A first edition paperback of harry potter and the chamber of secrets is on sale for. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. The massive print run for harry potter and the halfblood prince will prevent it from earning true collectible status, but the highend rare book market is primarily focused on 200 hardtofind first edition hardcover copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone the 1997 debut book by the thenunknown author which had a hardcover. Harry potter and the halfblood prince us deluxe edition. Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so if. A fine first edition in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by j. But to have any real collectable value, it has to be a copy of the first edition, first impression also known as the first printing. See the complete harry potter series book list in order, box sets or.
Bloomsbury publishing first printed the book in 1997. Ive been a collector of harry potter back in 2001 when lego first decided it would make these movies into sets which are based on the popular novels by j. The harry potter book series by multiple authors includes books harry potter and the philosophers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, and several more. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be. What are your harry potter bloomsbury edition books worth.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Set includes a finely detailed dark mark wall display and authentic replica wands of lord voldemort, and four death eaters. Rowlings harry potter and the philosophers stone has sold at auction in staffordshire for. Collecting harry potter the new antiquarian the blog of. Do you have these harry potter books lying around your house. Online book marketplace abebooks, which specialises in rare books, has detailed exactly which editions are worth a good deal more than their. Rare harry potter book sets world record at auction the boy who lived still knows how to make money, with a rare book selling for record breaking amount at auction this week. Harry potter book sets are beautifully packaged, making them an ideal gift. Pocket guide to the identification of first editions sixth edition bill mcbride. Victoria, bc july 22, 2005 while the latest harry potter installment enjoys record sales, experts from the rare book trade are pondering how the market will develop for the most collectible books. Printed in 1997, the book is set to go to auction on thursday 30 may. If you find one in the attic, then youve hit the jackpot. Rowling s harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable.
The movies, rowlings high profile, and her nonpotter novels the casual vacancy, the cuckoos calling, the silkworm, and career of evil have kept interest alive. Bloomsbury publishing use a reverse number system to identify when a. The value then decreases incrementally with the second, third and fourth prints, and so on. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Her first book was published in the uk in 1997 as harry potter and the philosophers stone, and in the united states as the. Aug 18, 2016 according to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone known as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. Have you ever wondered how to tell if your harry potter book is rare and worth a lot of money. Rowling, including first editions and signed first edition copies of the harry potter books. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in london. Be careful to make sure copies are by the first publisher. Rowling is the author of the bestselling harry potter series, and famous for her rapid rise from struggling single mother to multimillionaire. The abebooks online marketplaces has sold hundreds of copies of rowlings books at high prices, including a first edition of harry. How to spot a rare and valuable harry potter book the.
According to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone known as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. People will pay crazy money just because it says joanne rowling instead of j. A full collection of signed harry potter first editions will set you back. May 29, 2018 today j dives into the wizarding world of harry potter to uncover what the rarest harry potter books on earth are and what to look for if you are a collector harold bloom interview super carlin. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. First editions of the last three books order of the phoenix, the halfblood prince and the deathly hollows are far less valuable. A true first edition can be identified using a printing number, which can be found at the very beginning of the book. Harry potter harry potter book sets harry potter books.
Mugglenet explains all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books. Today j dives into the wizarding world of harry potter to uncover what the rarest harry potter books on earth are and what to look for if you are a. Those questions and more answered in this potter collector book lesson. These paperback harry potter books are great for anyone who loves fantasy or are newcomers to the series and dont want to miss a moment of harrys seven years at. The box itself is beautifully designed with new artwork by kazu kibuishi, and the books create a gorgeous, magical vista when the spines are lined up together. This little book lists most publishers and uses a simplified code system based on the authors experience handling actual first editions. A harry potter edition was put up at auction for half a million pounds credit. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be worth. The shortest harry potter film is harry potter and the deathly hallows. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. The characters and worlds she created will forever be a part of every kids dream that has ever seen the movies or read her books. Jun 09, 2017 the shortest harry potter film is harry potter and the deathly hallows.
Sep 20, 2017 rare harry potter book sets world record at auction the boy who lived still knows how to make money, with a rare book selling for record breaking amount at auction this week. Rowling will keep you entertained through all seven books. Culture books news how to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. Have you ever wondered how to tell if your harry potter book is rare and worth a. Special edition harry potter paperback box set 17 by j. Ultra rare harry potter books in my collection duration. These paperback harry potter books are great for anyone who loves fantasy or are newcomers to the series and dont want to miss a moment of harry s seven years at. If you want to bid on the rare edition of the book, you can head to forums. Harry potter complete book series special edition boxed set by j. Rowling to jenny, with her authentication hologram on the title page. Nov 10, 2016 a rare edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone has sold at auction for. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of harry potter and the sorcerers stone u. British publishers bloomsbury released the first book in the harry potter series in june 1997.
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