Do you have these harry potter books lying around your house. Which edition of the harry potter books is the best. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban paperback book. Old copies of harry potter novels may have sentimental value for the owners, but they could also be worth a mint. Unfollow harry potter book first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Harry potter american edition books unboxing youtube. Image for complete set of harry potter childrens paperback editions. Rowling first editions adrian harrington rare books. Harry s ongoing exploits, along with those of his contemporaries, teachers, and relatives, are as imaginative, entertaining, and mysterious as ever. This is the back cover of the first paperback edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Dec 08, 2015 welcome to the knight bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. The first book in the series has an image of harry flying on a.
Rowling harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the third book in the harry potter series. Rowlings harry potter and the philosophers stone with breathtaking illustrated highlights by jim kay, winner of the kate greenaway medal. The harry potter books are a childrens fantasy series written by the bestselling author j.
The first book of a sevenbook series, harry potter and the philosophers stone. Jk rowling signed editions tend to be flogged for more moneycredit. Harry potter and the philosophers stone, uk first edition in hardback. It usually takes decades for a book to become collectable and gain significant value on the rare book market.
Millions of us own harry potter books, but if you were early to get in on the hype when the the philosophers stone first the shelves in 1997, your edition could be worth a bit of money. Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for potter collectors. Harry potter books turn out to be a wizard investment. The adventures of harry potter and his friends continue in the third book in this. It will be worth something since the first book had the. Buy 1st edition harry potter books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and. Rowling continues to bewitch readers everywhere with the third book in her magical potter series, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. Now in paperback for the first time, discover the magic of this fullcolour illustrated edition of j. Harry potter books turn out to be a wizard investment a bookseller has been convicted of stealing a first edition of a jk rowling novel. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the philosophers stone, harry potter and the sorcerers stone. How to know if your harry potter book is worth tens of thousands. Rowling has changed the face of publishing, bookselling and indeed reading for millions of people. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. Harry potter completed set with all 7 childrens paperback editions.
Prisoner of azkaban must have been published in 1999 by. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be worth thousands. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Im not even sure the uk editions or any editions besides the us edition for that matter have chapter art, but mary grandpre did an amazing job with them.
Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is the longest book in the series, at 766 pages in the uk version and 870 pages in the us version. Harry potter harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban book. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban illustrated edition. What is the value of a harry potter and the goblets of. But generally only the first three in the series have much collectible value, as so many copies were printed of the later books.
Oct, 2017 since the first book hit stores in 1997, j. The prisoner of azkaban was the first harry potter book to be published in a deluxe format, issued by bloomsbury for the gift market alongside the trade edition. A rare first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is expected. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by rowling, j k. The prisoner of azkaban is my favorite book of the series so i had to get the deluxe illustrated version and i am not disappointed. But they are far from the only books worth far more now than what people.
The first harry potter book to be published was harry potter and the philosophers sorcerers stone. Yes, in order to have a first edition of any of the harry potter books they must be published by bloomsbury in the year of original release and have a number line counting down to one. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by rowling, first. Rowling has changed the face of publishing, book selling and indeed reading for millions of people. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by rowling, first edition abebooks. Jun 09, 2017 a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone has sold at auction for. Rowling, harry potter philosophers stone, first edition. This stunning new fully illustrated edition of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters including sirius black, remus lupin and professor trelawney. Rowlings harry potter series has made a fine habit of breaking sales records. We also look at some things to look for an avoid when buying a first.
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. If you are debating about getting it or not, get it. An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraordinary talent, greenaway medal winner kays inspired reimagining of j. A true first edition can be identified using a printing number, which can be found at the very beginning of the book. Buy harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban harry potter 3. This is a first edition first print book that every harry potter collector wants. All seven books are first uk bloomsbury paperback editionsfirst printings with full run number or it states first edition on the pages. Harry potter book set x 9 original first edition hardback jk rowling. Buy harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first edition, first printing 1st by jk rowling isbn. I also have the goblet if fire in hardback, and it says first edition. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the dark lord, voldemort.
The value goes down with each release due to large numbers that are available, but they are still worth several hundred dollars. Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed. 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. If you find one in the attic, then youve hit the jackpot.
Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for potter collectorsonly 500 were published and 300 went to libraries. First adult paperback edition of the first book in the harry potter series. Harry potter first edition hardbacks chamber secrets, goblet fire, sorcerers stone and prisoner azkaban. How do you tell if you have a first printing of the first edition of a harry potter book. A harry potter first edition just sold at auction for a recordsetting. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by rowling, j. Harry potter books paperback selection 1st and 2nd editions.
Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first edition, first. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone by j k rowling first edition first printing bloomsbury 1997 very faint eraser mark to where a child s name. With paint, pencil and pixels, kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Rowling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New edition harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban paperback product. Buy harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban harry potter 3 book online at best prices in india on. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the first novel in the harry potter series and j.
Shop paperback editions of the harry potter book series at the scholastic store. All seven books are first uk bloomsbury paperback editionsfirst printings. Your harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres how to. Although used book prices fluctuate, sometimes its good to have a book you can refer to when the computers not turned on. New edition harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban paperback. The book series follows the adventures of harry potter during his time spent at hogwarts school and his faceoffs against the dark wizard voldemort. Sep 25, 2017 i love the artwork on the american editions, if thats what the question is asking. Which harry potter book is the holy grail of them all. Harry potter first editions harry potter at catch the snitch. Fantastic beasts and where to find them, quidditch through the ages and the tales of beedle the bard. Harry potter harry potter paperback illustrated edition. Paperback first editions of the philosophers stone are also quite scarce and attract fourfigure pricetags sometimes five figures if in. Harry potter and the halfblood prince was published on 16 july 2005. This first edition harry potter book just sold for a record.
In his first ever divination class, professor trelawney sees an omen of. For twelve long years, the dread fortress of azkaban held an infamous prisoner named sirius black. First deluxe edition, first impression, issued simultaneously with the first trade edition in july 1999. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban was released in hardcover in the uk on 8 july 1999 and in the us on 8 september. The true first edition is considered the 1997 uk bloomsbury edition, and copies are extremely scarce. The artwork is jaw dropping, the cover and box it comes in is gorgeous and i love the material it is. Publishers each have their own way of identifying the first edition or more correctly first printing of any book they produce. The first, harry potter and the philosophers stone harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the us, was published by bloomsbury on 26 june 1997 and the second, harry potter and the chamber of. The first, harry potter and the philosophers stone harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the us, was published by bloomsbury on 26 june 1997 and the second, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, was published on 2 july 1998.
Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban u. Jk rowlings first magical novel was released two decades ago but do you still own the first book. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban wikipedia. When the knight bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, its the start of another far from ordinary year at hogwarts for harry potter. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be. Paperback, audio cd, mass market paperback harry potter and the philosophers stone. Buy a cheap copy of harry potter boxed set books 14 by j. Shop for harry potter hardcover set online at target. How to identify first editions or a first printing of harry. Jan 23, 2015 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the third instalment in the harry potter series, and is by the incomparable jk rowling. Mar 19, 2018 hi, i have the first harry potter book, bought in england, printed by bloomsbury. Pictures of the true first edition of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban u. How to figure out how much harry potter book copies are worth. You can tell one of these by the 10 to one number sequence, and by a block of.
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Rowlings first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the harry potter series, as well as three books written for charity. This little book lists most publishers and uses a simplified code system based on the authors experience handling actual first editions. Rowlings classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. Young wizardintraining harry potter has had his hands full during his first four years at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. If you have a boxed, hardback versions from 2001 it could be worth more. Harry potter and the philosophers stone has all four important issue points. Bloomsbury publishing first printed the book in 1997. Oct 03, 2017 this stunning new fully illustrated edition of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters including sirius black, remus lupin and professor trelawney. Harry potter s defeat of youknowwho was blacks downfall as well. Harry potter scholastic american books unboxing please subscribe. Editions for harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. How to know if your harry potter book is worth tens of.
Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go. If you guessed a first edition harry potter and the philosophers stone that was published by bloomsbury on june 30, 1997, then you are correct. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the goblet of fire, harry. Five ways to spot if your harry potter books are worth a small fortune. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban was published in 1999.
This book is in finefine conditon and is an amazing collectors item. Accredited to joanne rowling later this was changed to j k rowling. T he harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first edition 11 j. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban paperback.
The first editions of the british harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban had a page credited to. The prisoner of azkaban is also british printed 1999 and goes from 10 to one. People will pay crazy money just because it says joanne rowling instead of j. What is the value of a harry potter and the goblets of fire first american hardback edition july 2000. Rowlings debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury.
Rising meteorically from relative poverty and difficulty in edinburgh to creative superstardom in an incredibly short space of time it is not too much of a stretch to say that ms. The first four books in the harry potter series are highly sought after. Rowling is obviously best known as the author of the harry potter stories. Rowling signed first deluxe edition bloomsbury 1999. Oct 09, 2014 harry potter and the philosophers stone was j. Shop for harry potter books collection online at target. Includes identificaton criteria and points of issue to help collectors identify the original book.
The abebooks online marketplaces has sold hundreds of copies of rowlings books at high prices, including a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone that sold for. Sirius black, escaped massmurderer and follower of lord voldemort, is on the run and they say he is coming after harry. How much is a first edition hardback harry potter book. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the goblet of fire, harry potter and the order of the phoenix, harry potter and the halfblood prince, harry potter and the deathly hallows, harry potter and the cursed child first uk paperback edition first printing j. This guide prices everything from rare signed first editions of the wizard of oz to todays harry potter blockbusters.
Collecting harry potter and the philosophers stone by rowling, j k. The sale exceeded expectations as the copy, described as being in. Today we look at first printing issue points of the american first edition harry potter books. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by jk rowling. The third book in the bestselling harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Harry potter prisoner azkaban by rowling, first edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. Editions of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by j. If you have harry potter and the philosophers stone uk edition then it is worth a lot more than harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Feel the magic with harry potter first edition antiquarian collectible books.
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