The publisher had no idea that the book would be so popular. The first printings of this book in the UK only consisted of 500 books and 300 of them were distributed to libraries. The reason the UK editions are worth so much more than US printings is due to the number printed. This particular book did not have a dust jacket, but was in fine condition. Heritage Auctions in Dallas sold one on September 14 for $81,250. If you are among the few who happen to have a First Printing First Edition of the UK edition of the first book, which was called, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, you really have a treasure! Auction prices for this book have been rising dramatically over recent months. The second book, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” can be worth up to $9000. That American first printing of The Sorcerer’s Stone is now worth about $6500 (it has its dust jacket and is in fine to near fine condition). Each new release “MeMe” bought them the new book. Rowling’s, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in October 1998. My nieces fell in love with Harry Potter books when their grandmother (my mom, Mary Helen) bought them the first American printing of J.
The 70’s and 80’s collectibles of Star Wars toys are also setting records. Gen X and Millennials love their books and toys, but don’t we all? My generation loves their Barbies and G.
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