How do I know if my Harry Potter book is a first edition?

How do I know if my Harry Potter book is a first edition?

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. But generally only the first three in the series have much collectible value, as so many copies were printed of the later books.

How much money is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone?

‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ (UK title) Prices on AbeBooks vary from $40,000 to $55,000. A handful of advance proof copies are available from $7,500 to $13,500.” “The first editions of the deluxe edition from 1999 are also desirable with prices from $450 to $2,500.

Are there two versions of Harry Potter 1?

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.

Are there pictures in the Harry Potter books?

They have released a handful of illustrations from award-winning UK illustrator Jim Kay, who has been tapped to illustrate the books. Over the next few years, full-color illustrated versions of all seven books in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series will be released, with Kay onboard to illustrate them all.

Is it philosophers or Sorcerer’s Stone?

That’s right; the first Harry Potter book was actually called Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone instead of Sorcerer’s Stone. The use of Philosopher in the title doesn’t stress magic as much as the revised version does.

Is there an uncut version of Harry Potter?

2 Answers. No, there is no extended or director’s cut version available for those movies.

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.”