How much is a first edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban worth?

How much is a first edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban worth?

The 1/1 copies of these books are quite rare and are priced from $65 to $1,500. Prisoner of Azkaban is especially rare and is usually priced between $1,500 and $2,000. There were only 7,000 copies printed. There were 12,000 copies of the 1/1 Philosopher’s Stone and 17,000 of the 1/1 Chamber of Secrets printed.

What Harry Potter book is most valuable?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone The original title of the first book in the series, published in the UK by Bloomsbury with a first print of just 500 copies. This is the “holy grail” of Harry Potter collectors and is valued at $35,000 to $55,000, with autographed copies being the most valuable.

What is special about first edition books?

Book collectors value first editions because it’s the closest one can get to the author’s intent. The author is usually more invested and involved in the first printing process because it’s the first time their work is born and introduced to the world.

What makes a book a limited edition?

A limited-edition book is a book released in a limited-quantity print run, usually fewer than 1000 copies (much smaller than publishing-industry standards). The term connotes scarcity or exclusivity. The higher the quantity printed the less likely the book will become scarce and thus increase in value.

How do you tell if a book is a limited edition?

Look at the Copyright Page

1. Look for the text that states the edition of the book.
2. Check when the book was copyrighted and when it was published.
3. Use the Number Line to Determine the Print.
4. Look for Information That Tells You Sections Have Been Added.
5. Check if Your ISBN Is for a Limited Edition.

What do the numbers in the front of a book mean?

The number line, or printer’s key, often seen on the copyright page of books is simply a method of record-keeping that helps identify the book’s printing and, for some, year of printing a specific book, which may or may not be different than the original copyright date listed elsewhere on the page.