Harry potter and the order of the phoenix large print edition. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 1st us edition1st printing 4to. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first american edition print book 1999. There are about 500 first edition copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone in u. Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for potter collectors only 500 were published and 300 went to libraries. The value then decreases incrementally with the second, third and fourth prints, and so on. How to figure out how much harry potter book copies are worth.
Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j. Usual light handling as expected on these editions. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban was published in 1999. The book that began it all, harry potter and the philosophers stone. For all of the harry potter books, the first publisher is bloomsbury. Editions for harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. Azkaban by rowling, first printing, first edition, signed. Jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format. You can find these numbers by turning over the front cover of the book and looking at the.
Books that are signed by the stars of the film franchise really add no to very little value to the book. What are your harry potter bloomsbury edition books worth. If his power was lost only twelve years ago, why was he hiding that extra three years. Harry potter books are still in print that means you can pick up a copy for. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To spot a first edition of the 1997 book, look for a print line that reads. Accredited to joanne rowling later this was changed to j k rowling.
This mistake was corrected in the second printing of the book although it. Original harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 1999. Also, its not the first edition satus that makes it valuable it is the printing. A book club edition is far less valuable than the true first u. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban book 3 large. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first printing. 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. The hardcover edition of the first harry potter book, with stunning illustrations by the awardwinning illustrator. Less than 24 hours after going on sale in the uk and the us, the full text of the new harry potter book has been illegally posted on the internet, according to a story from the hollywood reporter.
Picture of the first edition page for harry potter and the sorcerers stone u. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by rowling, j k. One harry potter book containing the error is set to be auctioned off in london on. How to figure out how much harry potter book copies are. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first edition.
Mistakes in the harry potter books harry potter wiki. With paint, pencil and pixels, kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Signed by j k rowling via harry potter bookplate to first page. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the third book in the harry potter series. The third book in the bestselling harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Rowling, there was only ever 500 first editions made. This is a first edition first print book that every harry potter collector wants. According to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone known as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. 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 rare typo makes first edition hardback worth. In the start of the book, we find harry doing his homework by flashlight under his bed sheets as any proof of his time at that wizarding school is forbidden by the. J k rowling, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first edition, first printing uk deluxe edition. How to tell if you have a harry potter first edition set.
At the time this book was first published, harry potter had not yet achieved the enormous popularity it would later have. Editions of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by j. Prisoner of azkaban must have been published in 1999 by bloomsbury with no. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 2disc special.
Below is a list of mistakes that occur in the harry potter book series, such as plot holes and typos. First edition criteria and points to identify harry potter. The first book was renamed harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. In chapter 19, the servant of lord voldemort, page 370, it states that voldemort had been hiding for 15 years. The first printings are the ones that are sought after the most then lower printings. First edition, second printing of this harry potter novel, in the uk deluxe collectors edition. Rowling, bloomsbury, 1999, first edition second impression winner of the 1999 whitbread childrens book award, this. New harry potter prisoner of azkaban book announced with art by jim kay. Be careful to make sure copies are by the first publisher. 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. Crashing game, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban.
Buy harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban first edition, first printing 1st by jk rowling isbn. A harry potter book could make you rich in under a day. First edition points and criteria for harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban year published. Only 500 produced before they realised some printing errors.
Beyond that it isnt a first edition so dont count on it being collectible to some time in the 2050s. A harry potter first edition just sold at auction for a. The beloved first book of the harry potter series, now fully illustrated by awardwinning artist jim kay. The first three harry potter first edition, first print books can be worth thousands of pounds. Like most enduring books aimed at younger readers, the harry potter books also have wide appeal to adults and there is a strong market among collectors for first editions. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, 2nd edition with. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as. Pocket guide to the identification of first editions sixth edition bill mcbride. New harry potter prisoner of azkaban book art youtube. For twelve long years the dreaded fortress of azkaban held an infamous prisoner named sirius black.
Publishers each have their own way of identifying the first edition or more correctly first printing of any book they produce. First edition points and criteria for harry potter and the. Picture of the 1998 first edition dust jacket for harry potter and the sorcerers stone u. Laila banjar, nine, noticed that in harry potter and the goblet of fire, crouch, a member of the ministry of magic, vanished on one page only to reappear a few pages on without explanation. Some editions of the first harry potter book contain a.
Details about harry potter prisoner of azkaban 1st print with errors. 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. Green publishers cloth with stamped gilt letters to spine, and. From the multicoloured sorting hat, to the sinister snape to the red glow of rons hair, we revel in jim kays glorious pictures for the new. Do you have these harry potter books lying around your house. Jk rowling signed editions tend to be flogged for more moneycredit. The title of this book is harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban and it was written by j. Rowling s harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be worth. How to identify first editions or a first printing of. Once you get into the higher number for printings they arent worth any more than the other books in the series.
It doesnt make the book a rarity, it makes the book worth even less. You also have to make sure it isnt actually a book club edition. In his firstever divination class, professor trelawney sees an omen of death in harrys tea leaves. Some of these mistakes were fixed in later editions of the same book. This first edition harry potter book just sold for a. Genuine uk hardback with dust jacket first edition, second print. Harry potter and the mysterious printing error telegraph. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Harry potter and the halfblood prince large print edition. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban hardcover bloomsbury 1st2nd aus. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban by rowling, first.
Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the dark lord, voldemort. Harry potter philosophers stone by rowling, first edition abebooks. Rowling, 9781408812839, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rowlings harry potter series has made a fine habit of breaking sales records. In the list of school supplies harry needs for hogwarts, the item 1 wand is listed twice by mistake. The first ever harry potter book, the philosophers stone, wrote by the famous award winning, j. Cover the art for the cover of the original uk edition depicts harry at platform nine and threequarters wearing a gryffindor scarf, however, harry hasnt been sorted yet. Harry potter, j k rowling, azkaban first edition 2nd print. 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 your harry potter book has this typo, it could be. A rare first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is expected to fetch up. Can you tell me if my book is first edition and value. Hopefully all of you people enjoyed this harry potter video and please subscribe for more. Sirius black, escaped massmurderer and follower of lord voldemort, is on the run and they say he is coming after harry.
A very rare copy of the 1st edition of this wonderful book in the smashhit. Rowlings beloved harry potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated fullcolor editions. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban paperback rare errors. This little book lists most publishers and uses a simplified code system based on the authors experience handling actual first editions. Rowling is the author of the recordbreaking, multiawardwinning harry potter novels. Yes you did read correctly, a harry potter book can make you rich in perhaps in under a day. Mugglenet explains all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. Which harry potter book is the holy grail of them all. Thus, first editions of this third book in the series are far scarcer than first editions of the remaining four titles. It follows harry and his friends through the excitement that is their third year at hogwarts. No information is available about the current owner. New edition harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. For twelve long years, the dread fortress of azkaban held an infamous prisoner named sirius black. It was posted on an electronic bulletin board affiliated with tsinghua university, one of chinas most.
Unlike stamps or coins, printing errors in books just serve to make the book less valuable. 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 and the philosophers stone first edition 1st. It is possible, however, that the illustration is of. This book is in finefine conditon and is an amazing collectors item. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, book 3 first. Whats the difference between a first edition and a first printing. But they lack the embossed diamond pattern on the book boards. Your harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres how to. 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. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, book 3 rowling, j.