(For example, "James exits Harry's wand first, followed by Lily.") Actually, these errors existed throughout the entire first printing and there is only one state of this book. Condition: Fine. However, she maintained that Harry was not directly based on any real-life person: "he came just out of a part of me". Scholastic's American first editions are generally priced in three figures but look out for signed copies. Joanne versions are available for prices starting at around $1,500 and go up to $12,000 for signed pristine copies. The term "First Edition" is used on the publisher's page of both Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix to indicate a true first edition. indicates a FIRST PRINTING printed in 2000. Star Seller. In a complete, very crisp later issue dust jacket priced at $19.95 and has the "Year 1" at the top of the spine. A wonderful copy bound in the original cloth with quarter red cloth over purple diamond-embossed boards. The first editions were printed in 1997 through 2003 and are the most collectible. They also feature J.K. Rowling's signature in gold, gild-edged pages, and a sewn-in silk bookmark. 1998 First American Edition Harry Potter and the Sorcerers StoneUsed vintage condition Discontinued by Cumberland county public library Not perfect condition Still a great collector edition Dust covered no tears or writing on pages Hardcover Message me for more details. Proofs were released to editors and reviewers in the UK prior to the publication of the first three Harry Potter books. The original price of $25.95 will be printed on the inside fold, upper corner of the dust jacket. Copies signed by illustrator Mary GrandPr can be found for $250 or less. The dust jacket back has an orange bar code field on the left side, and the small bar code within has the number ". " Demand for collectible Harry Potters has not decreased even though the last book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was published in 2007. 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). The book is in great condition and my mom will love it! 513 results for harry potter first american edition first printing Save this search Shipping to: 23917 Brand New $20.00 or Best Offer Sponsored Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone First American Edition and First Printing $1,250.00 Top Rated Plus or Best Offer Free shipping Free returns 41 watchers Sponsored 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. The writing has been compared to that of Jane Austen, one of Rowling's favourite authors, or Roald Dahl, whose works dominated children's stories before the appearance of Harry Potter, and of the Ancient Greek story-teller Homer. One of the easiest sets to collect is the US trade editions. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a Harry Potter book? 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 very expensive ($4,000 and up depending on condition). Hardcover. This seller usually responds within a few hours. The publisher had no idea that the book would be so popular. J K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone first edition, USA DELUXE edition. Look out for Canadian first editions, published by Raincoast. Signed by Author(s). The book, which was kept by a pair of retired civil servants in a code-locked briefcase, is expected to fetch up to 30,000 at auction this week. The first-edition trade softcovers do hold more value than their US counterparts, as there were far fewer printed. Published by Note: There are book club editions that have the same full number line as the true first US edition. J.K. Rowling launched the book at London's Natural History Museum in 2007. hardcover. The deluxe editions, with green cloth, of 1999 are also collectible if they are a first edition (prices go up to $5,000). The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. "First published in Great Britain in 2000" is stated on the copyright page toward the top, and "First Edition" is stated near the bottom. 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 are book club editions that have the same full number line as the true first US edition, but they lack the embossed diamond pattern on the book boards. The presence of these versions suggests that earlier bindings and jackets were used with the pages from later printings during the production process. The Dallas-based auction house said only 500 copies with the specific binding were printed. $129.00. It was 766 pages long, and the original retail price was 16.99. Diary of A Seasoned Life Lets Talk About Guns. Sorcerer's Stone has TWO states of the 1/1. Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed. The UK Deluxe Editions are quite lovely and make wonderful, reasonably priced gifts for fans. The dust jacket has $25.95 price on the upper corner of the front flap. Look out for first edition copies of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, signed by JK Rowling at the midnight launch event in Edinburgh on 2003 that are going to be priced in four figures. A must own book for Millennials, and now, Generation Z, apparently it is a pretty good series. "[3]Her own mother's death on 30 December 1990 inspired Rowling to write Harry as a boy longing for his dead parents, his anguish becoming "much deeper, much more real" than in earlier drafts because she related to it herself. Fine/ Fine unclipped ($16.95) dust jacket. Please check out the detailed photos. And the packaging was done so carefully. First Edition Excellent condition, no tears, no stains, no marks, spine is intact. It was 607 pages long, and the original retail price was 16.99. Authentication certificate included. They do not currently have any extraordinary value other than providing the pleasure of owning a set of 1/1 Harry Potter books. Stickers from each signing event have been slightly different to further prove they are not forgeries. Below that is "First American edition, July 2003.". 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. Previous auction prices for. They are identified on the publisher's page thus, "Printed for The Book People." My order arrived super carefully and considerately packed, were on time (despite me having messed up and missed the sellers shipping question! Condition: Fine. I bought this copy new and it's only been in my possession, unread. Maurice Sendaks childrens books are classics. Those 1,700 copies have considerable value now. Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a Harry Potter book? Celebratory Editions (which have been released with each movie) have foil stars on their covers. To be a TRUE FIRST EDITION, a book must be FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING and (if applicable) FIRST STATE. 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. Prices for signed copies usually start around $1000. The boards are illustrated to match the dust jacket. There is also a condition known as a state, whereby something about the book or dust jacket was changed during a print run. There were 500,000 1/1 copies of Prisoner of Azkaban, 1,000,000 1/1 copies of Goblet of Fire, and over 6,000,000 1/1 copies of Order of the Phoenix. This copy is SIGNED by J.K. Rowling on the page before the title page. 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. A Proof Copy of Philosopher's Stone in good condition will generally cost over $6,000. Unlike the US trade editions, there is currently only one UK trade edition which has multiple states. Sigma Books, Sheridan, U.S.A. Book The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. Amazing seller! This also refers to the books which include the "First Edition" denotation on the publisher's page (the page with all the printing information and numbers). Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Scars can come in handy. Scholastic Press, New York, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Hardcover First American Edition Oct 1998 $29.99 + $4.35 shipping Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone by Rowling, J.K. Mary Grandpre (illustrator). Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. The hardcover has pictorial laminated boards and was issued without a dust jacket. Go to the copyright page and look at the series of numbers printed on that page. Published by [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". Harry Potter, first printing of the first American edition, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, marked October 1999 on the title page, hardback. Nice clean copy. Also being sold by Quintessential Rare Books for $15,000 is the first American edition of the first book from the saga, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone. Category: . Privacy Policy | COPPA Policy | Terms of Use | FeedbackMuggleNet is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and Bookshop.org's affiliate program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and bookshop.org. . Issued simultaneously in both hardcover and paperback, both books have identical copyright pages. ", "The deluxe editions, with green cloth, of 1999 are also collectible if they are a first edition (prices go up to $5,000). Original Price: So far one number doesn't seem more valuable than another for these later series books. The 70s and 80s collectibles of Star Wars toys are also setting records. Similarly, any US dustjacket which does NOT have raised foil covering the "Harry Potter" section of the book title belongs to a BOOK CLUB book. Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed. A book signed by one of the illustrators is much less valuable. The books were specially marked for authenticity, and these do have a higher value. There is a second state of the first edition that corrects the dropped text on page 7, and states "J.K. Rowling" on the copyright page. Please take a moment to note that any US hardcover Harry Potter book that has only blackboards and NO diamond imprint ("boards" are composed of the front and back hardcovers and spine) is a BOOK CLUB COPY and nowhere near as valuable as those books with the appropriate two-color, diamond pattern boards. It also states "Printed in the USA 56" Condition Excellent Date Period July 2000 Size and dimensions of this item 9''x6.5.5"x2'' Weight 2.5lbs Long Description Author: J.K. Rowling Publisher: Scholastic Press Publish date: July 8, 2000 First Edition Size: 3.2 million ISBN: -439-13959-7 Mary GrandPre illustrated the dustwrapper (dustjacket) There is a VAST difference in the value between these states. 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. A book club edition is far less valuable than the true first US edition. Available for prices starting at around $ 1000 16.95 ) dust jacket has $ price... 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