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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" not JK. Only 500 first editions were printed and 300 of these went to libraries. (Image: SWNS/Bonhams) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Obviously genuine signatures or even better inscriptions by JK Rowling can add tremendously to the value."Ī first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, published in 1997.
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"More recently first editions of the first book in fair condition have sold for around £4,000.
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Matthew Haley, head of books at auction house Bonhams, told the Mirror: "That first book in the series is worth hugely more than the subsequent volumes, and condition is everything. First editionsįirst editions are worth at least £20 no matter what their condition, and some of them are even worth thousands.Īuctioneers at Bonhams sold a set of first editions of the Harry Potter books in 2005 for £14,400, and sold copies of The Philosopher's Stone for £9,000 in 2007. More than 400 million copies of the Harry Potter books have been sold worldwide since the first book was published in 1997, and here are the most valuable. "The book was in excellent condition which added to its appeal for collectors and I am not surprised that it attracted so much interest and such intense bidding." Simon Roberts, Bonhams Books and Manuscripts senior specialist, said: "This was an exceptional price for a much-loved modern classic. It was bought by Bonhams Fine Books and Manuscripts Sale and the book was missing the second "o" in "Philosopher's" on the back cover. Millions of children and adults own Harry Potter books, but you may be surprised to know your edition could be worth a bit of money.Īn excellent condition first edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone has sold at auction for £43,750, after some "intense bidding".