Are Harry Potter hardcover books worth anything?

In fact, most Harry Potter books are not valuable. Those that typically carry little value include: Second editions and subsequent editions. Book club editions.

Which editions of Harry Potter are valuable?

By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, published on 30 June 1997 by Bloomsbury in London. 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).

What is the difference between different editions of Harry Potter books?

The only difference between the two editions are the covers of the books. The reason they created Adult Versions of Harry Potter was because when adults wanted to read Harry Potter books, they felt ashamed to pick up a book with children’s character on them.

How can I tell if my Harry Potter book is valuable?

How can I tell if my book is valuable?

At the bottom of the title page the publisher must be listed as Bloomsbury.
The date listed in the copyright information should say 1997.
The print line on the copyright page must read “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”
The book should say it was printed in the UK, not any other country.

Which Harry Potter book has a spelling mistake?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
A rare copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold at auction for almost £70,000. The unique copy was one of only 500 first-editions to feature multiple mistakes, including misspelling the title Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone on the back cover.

Are there 2 versions of Harry Potter?

There’s only one Harry Potter, and it’s British-born Daniel Radcliffe. Two owls play Hedwig: Gizmo and Sprout. Two versions of the film are being released. It is to be known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US.

Which Harry Potter book has the misprint?

Harry Potter and Half Blood-Prince ** RARE OWL’s Misprint on Page 99 – Richard Thornton Books.

How do you tell if Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is first edition?

How to tell if you have a first edition of The Sorcerer’s Stone. For the US edition of the first Harry Potter book, you’re looking for the number line: 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02. Additionally, it needs to say “Printed in the U.S.A.23″ and “First American edition, October 1998”.