Published June 2, 2022 2:21pm EDT A rare copy of the first Harry Potter book is going up for private sale at Christie’s in London, with initial offers starting from $250,000 (200,000 pounds). The first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" is one of 500 hardback copies from the initial print in 1997. Of the initial print, 300 copies were sent to libraries, according to Reuters. The book
going up for private sale was among the other 200 copies. A rare, first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone" is going up for auction at Christie's in London. The copy is signed by the author, J.K. Rowling. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls (REUTERS/Henry Nicholls / Reuters) RARE MICHELANGELO DRAWING SOLD FOR MORE THAN $24M AT AUCTION The book – which is signed by author J.K. Rowling – is part of Christie’s upcoming "The Art of Literature: Loan and Selling Exhibition," which is open to the public from June 7-15, Reuters reported. The edition has some errors, Mark Wiltshire, a printed books specialist and a co-curator of "The Art of Literature" exhibition, told Reuters. PICASSO PAINTING FETCHES $67.5M AT AUCTION The errors include the misspelling of the word "philosopher’s" on the back cover and the repetition of the phrase "one wand" on page 53, where the book lists the items pupils are asked to bring to Hogwarts, according to Wiltshire.
 The book includes a printing typo for the word "Philosopher’s," on the back cover (pictured). REUTERS/Henry Nicholls (REUTERS/Henry Nicholls / Reuters) GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE "There were a few things that they seemed to get wrong in the book production," Wiltshire said. Despite the errors in the initial print, the "Harry Potter" series went on to gain worldwide fame.
The book is part of Christie’s upcoming "The Art of Literature: Loan and Selling Exhibition," which is open to the public from June 7-15. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls (REUTERS/Henry Nicholls / Reuters) "In many ways, this book is the physical manifestation of a magic memory for so many people and that's what makes it so desirable," Wiltshire said. Reuters contributed to this report. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS
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Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition, first printing of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. First printing with "First published in Great Britain in 1997", the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1", "Joanne Rowling" for "J.K. Rowling", and "Thomas Taylor1997" (lacking the space) on the copyright page and "1 wand" listed twice (as the first item and last item) on the "Other Equipment" list on page 53. Octavo, original illustrated boards, without a dust jacket as issued. In fine condition. Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. An exceptional example, easily one of the nicest examples extant. The first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter of… Read More
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First Edition. Hard Cover. (London: Bloomsbury Publishing 1997). First UK HARDBACK EDITION FIRST ISSUE. All first edition first issue points are present: ISBN: 0 7475 3269 9. Printing number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1; Wendy Cooling blurb to the front board; 'wand' appears twice on page 53; 'Philosopher's' is mis-spelt 'Philospher's' to the back board and; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to the back board. This copy was formerly owned by a primary school in Leicestershire which closed its doors on January 1, 2003. It has a neat rectangular stamp to the front free end-paper as its only evidence of having formerly been owned by a school. This is a VG copy with a slight spine lean. No fading whatsoever to the spine. Slightly pushed spine tips. A touch of rubbing and minor wear to the extremities. The rear board has a couple of faint creases and there are faint scratches in places to both the… Read More
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 2007. Fine.. Inscribed first printings of the deluxe editions in the epochal fantasy series, all dedicated to the same family, with three additionally signed "Jo." The Harry Potter series, about a boy who goes to a wizard school, has been the biggest literary phenomenon of our lifetime. The books remain formative for millions, including the many readers who reject Rowling's transphobic statements. These deluxe editions, slightly larger in format and produced with higher quality materials, were one way Bloomsbury responded to reader demand, especially in the gift market. Unfortunately, the Harry Potter market has been so hot in recent years that her signature is now notorious for its proliferation of forgeries, with even Rowling commenting on the problem (Deadline, "Rowling reveals many books 'signed' by her are fakes"). In such a market, a set like this - inscribed to a single family, friends of the author who called her "Jo," is exceptional, and especially desirable. 7 volumes.… Read More
Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1997-2007.
Show DetailsDescription: Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic. The entire US set of seven books in the iconic Harry Potter series in first edition, first printing fine condition. Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (1998), Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (1999), Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (2000), Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (2003), Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (2007), which, combined, constitute the best selling book series in history. Not price clipped. No rips, No chips, No edgewear, No stains, No rubbing and No foxing. No previous owner scribbles, no bookplates, no stamps. No bumps to the boards, no lean. Complete number lines beginning with 1 in each volume. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing.
Show DetailsDescription: Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic. The entire US set of seven books in the iconic Harry Potter series in first edition fine condition.All first printing, except Sorcerer's Stone, which is early printing. Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (1998), Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (1999), Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (2000), Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (2003), Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (2007), which, combined, constitute the best selling book series in history. Not price clipped. No rips, No chips, No edge wear, No stains, No rubbing and No foxing. No previous owner scribbles, no bookplates, no stamps. No bumps to the boards, no lean. Complete number lines beginning with 1 in each volume, except Sorcerer's Stone, which is early printing. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing.
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: A complete set of first deluxe editions, first impressions. 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' are signed by the author to their dedication leaves. The set is accompanied by five photographs of the signing event, one of which features J.K. Rowling
herself at the event, as well as in-store ephemera for the 'Chamber of Secrets' book launch.
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1997. There will be books written about Harry - every child in our world will know his name! First edition, first impression, paperback issue of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997.This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the back cover. Octavo. Original illustrated wrappers, spine and front wrapper lettered in white, yellow, dark green and black. Housed in a red quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Some creases to wrappers, extremities slightly rubbed, light crease to centre of spine, light toning to contents as usual. A very good and bright copy. Errington A1(aa); Grolier One Hundred Books Famous in Children's Literature, 2015, no. 100.
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1997. [Harry Potter] FIRST EDITION, first paperback impression. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.223 [1]. Publisher's card covers illustrated by Thomas Taylor, and priced at £4.99. Toned to edges, as usual. Some handling to extremities, and a light crease to top corner of front cover, otherwise seemingly unread. Spine sunned. Near fine. One of just 5,150 paperback copies of the first impression, published on the same day as the impossibly rare hardback. ERRINGTON, Philip, 'J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography' (Bloomsbury 2017), A1 (aa).
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.by Rowling, J.K
Palm Beach, Florida Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 2007. First edition of the seventh and final novel in Rowling's immensely popular Harry Potter series signed by J.K. Rowling and nine members of the film cast including Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Rickman at a film premiere. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page; Emma Watson [Hermione Granger] and Julie Walters [Molly Weasley] on the front pastedown; Tom Felton [Draco Malfoy], John Hurt [Garrick Ollivander], and Gary Oldman [Sirius Black] on the front free endpaper; Alan Rickman [Professor Severus Snape] on the final free endpaper; and Daniel Radcliffe [Harry Potter] on the rear pastedown. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustrations by Jason Cockcroft. Exceptionally rare signed by both Rowling and Rickman. Due her series' unprecedented popularity, later volumes in the Harry Potter series signed by Rowling are rare as she would seldom attend book signing events. In his later years, Rickman, who passed away in 2016, refused to sign any Harry… Read More
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: Signed by J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Bonnie Wright, and one other cast member. First Bloomsbury Deluxe Edition, 1st Print. Blue clothbound with gilt lettering on spine and front, hardcover with gilt on edges.
Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1998. First edition, first issue of the second novel in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Association copy, inscribed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page, "Susie and Emily (a female Fred & George) with best wishes J.K. Rowling." The recipients, redhead twins Susie and Emily, were family friends of Bryony Evens, whom they accompanied to the Cheltenham Literary Festival where Rowling inscribed the present volume. The inscription refers to Harry Potter character Ron Weasley's elder twin brothers and fellow redheads, Fred and George. Bryony Evens was one of the first people to read the beginning chapters of the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, the first to recognize the work's inherent value, and perhaps the most instrumental figure in getting the book published. Working at the time at Christopher Little Literary Agency, Evens was the first point of contact in receiving and sorting unsolicited manuscripts.… Read More
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HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONEby ROWLING, J. K.:
York, North Yorkshire Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury. 1997. Second printing of the first edition. Second printing of the first edition. Hardcover issue. Publisher's original pictorial boards. An excellent near fine copy the binding square and firm with just a touch of bumping at the spine tips. The colours remain bright and without fading, the corners sharp and without any damage to the laminate. The contents, with the unavoidable toning to the text block are otherwise clean throughout and without previous owners' inscriptions or stamps. The first edition, second printing of the first book in the Harry Potter series. The first hardcover printing was published on 30 June 1997 in an edition of 500 copies, this second printing followed quickly in an edition of 1000 copies. (Errington A1(a) notes). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1999-2007. [Harry Potter] ALL FIRST EDITIONS, FIRST PRINTING, IN DELUXE BINDINGS, each book with a fine colour illustration by the artists responsible for the cover artwork, namely Thomas Taylor, Cliff Wright, Giles Greenfield and Jason Cockcroft. Most are additionally dated by hand, 2002-5. Seven hardcover books, with two additional softcover supplementary volumes housed in a one custom green cloth clamshell case, designed to match the deluxe binding, the whole being kept in a fleece-lined cloth slipcase. Octavo (26 x 17 x 35cm). Original harlequin cloth, with gilt decoration, illustrations to upper covers, and all edges gilt. In total, eight ORIGINAL COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS, colour plates as follows; Philosopher's Stone; Colour lithograph of Harry Potter to dedication page, printed signature of the artist, 2002. Chamber of Secrets; Signed watercolour of Harry and Nearly-Headless Nick, 2003. The Prisoner of Azkaban; Signed watercolour of Harry Potter inside Hogwarts, 2003. The… Read More
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury, 1998. A first edition, first printing published by Bloomsbury in 1998. A near fine book (one small previous owners ticket to pastedown). SIGNED by the Author on the half title page without dedication by the Author. Usual browning to the paper stock. In the supplied first issue dust wrapper – SIGNED by the dust wrapper artist Cliff Wright and dated ([20]03). Small crease to the top corner of the front endflap. With all the first issue points included. To our knowledge, this is the only copy with both signatures available for sale. Exceptionally rare.
Show DetailsDescription: London: Bloomsbury. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0747538492 . Near Fine in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Pages are toned and some light edge wear to the jacket. Authenticated by Beckett with the sticker on the page J K Rowling has signed with a matched COA from Beckett. ; Signed by J. K. Rowling on title page. ; 7.9 X 5.1 X 1.1 inches; 251 pages; Original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival Brodart cover. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. ; Signed by Author .
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: Bloomsbury/Sphere, 1997-2017. First UK Bloomsbury Paperback editions-first printings. Paperback. Good/Very good. GG plus/VGC plus.Bloomsbury,1997-2017. Harry Potter completed set with all 7 children's paperback editions. All seven books are First UK Bloomsbury Paperback editions-first printings with full run number or it states "First Edition" on the copyright pages. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has all four important issue points. 1) The publisher is listed as Bloomsbury at the bottom of the title page, 2) The date listed in the copyright information is 1997, 3) The copyright page have the full print line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1), 4) On page 53, in the list of school supplies that Harry receives from Hogwarts, the item "1 wand" appears twice. Also, Joanne Rowling is displayed on copyright page , picture of young Dumbledore at the back of the cover, on copyright page contains no space between "r" and "1" on Thomas Taylor 1997, philos(o)pher's misspelled at the back cover. With the set… Read More
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: GG plus/VGC plus. Bloomsbury,1997. First UK Bloomsbury Paperback edition-first printing with full run number on the copyright page. This copy has all four important issue points. 1) The publisher is listed as Bloomsbury at the bottom of the title page, 2) The date listed in the copyright information is 1997, 3) The copyright page have the full print line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1), 4) On page 53, in the list of school supplies that Harry receives from Hogwarts, the item "1 wand" appears twice. Also, Joanne Rowling is displayed on copyright page , picture of young Dumbledore at the back of the cover, on copyright page contains no space between "r" and "1" on Thomas Taylor 1997, philos(o)pher's misspelled at the back cover. Paperback (small creases and nicks on the cover and spine) in GC plus. Nice and clean pages with small ink marks and slightly tainted on the outer edges, a couple of small creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, small marks on the edges of some of the pages, previous… Read More
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneby Rowling, J. K.
Portland, Oregon Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. Show DetailsDescription: New York: Arthur A. Levine / Scholastic Press, 1998. First Edition. Fine/Fine. First American edition, first printing. Signed by J. K. Rowling on the title page. All first printing points present on book and jacket: embossed purple diamond boards; spine lacking "Year 1" and stating J. K. Rowling; complete number line, first edition statement and Printed in the U.S.A. 23" on copyright page; in first issue dust jacket priced at $16.95, with The Guardian blurb on the rear and UPC in cream colored rectangle. Bump to bottom corner of upper board, still Fine, in a Fine dust jacket. A fantastic copy of the first title in Rowling's runaway best-selling series, signed by the author.
More Photos Show DetailsDescription: Vancouver, British Columbia: Vancouver, BC: Raincoast / Bloomsbury, 1997, 1999, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 1st Canadian Editions, all are First Printings , 1997. -------------7 volumes comprising the original SEVEN Harry Potter books ( ONE SHIPPING PRICE although this large heavy set may require additional postage charges depending upon destination ), hardcovers, all are about 5.25w x 8h inches, the complete Harry Potter series all in Raincoast editions, all are Near Fine/Fine examples with some possibly being unread, all in Near Fine/Fine dustjackets, - all in uniform format and size, all with decorated boards except for STONE and CHAMBER which were issued with plain boards (in the 1st printings ---all subsequent printings of STONE and CHAMBER have decorated boards), a nice set that looks quite new and would make a dandy gift for a PotHead, some volumes are showing a bit age toning to the paper, ---all books have a complete number line beginning with a "1" EXCEPT for STONE which… Read More Didn’t find what you’re looking for?Try adding this search to your want list. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, we’ll send you an email. Best of all, it’s free. Add to Want List Are you a frequent reader or book collector?Join the Bibliophile's Club and save 10% on every purchase, every day — up to $25 savings per order! Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.How much is a first edition Harry Potter book worth?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.
How can you tell if a Harry Potter book is a first edition?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".
Are first edition Harry Potter books rare?A rare first edition of the first Harry Potter book can earn you tens of thousands of pounds. The hardcover first edition printings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first book in the series, are valuable among collectors, according to AbeBooks. Only 500 were published - 300 of which went to libraries.
How much is a first edition paperback Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Worth?Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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 and the crediting of "Joanne Rowling", not JK. Prices on AbeBooks vary from $40,000 to $55,000. A handful of advance proof copies are available from $7,500 to $13,500.
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