There is some debate as well that the number of hardcover copies was not even this high, but that perhaps there were only around 350 hardcover copies and 150 soft-cover proof editions. According to the publisher, Bloomsbury, the first printing (or impression) was limited to only 500 copies and many of these went into England’s school libraries (thus many were stamped with library markings). Since Rowling was an unknown writer, there was extremely limited print run of the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. I thought I would take a moment to explain a few key factors when looking for Harry Potter first editions and some issue points for identification purposes.Īs most people know, the true first editions of these books came out in Britain, so these are the most highly collectible versions, and I will only be discussing these editions for this post. ![]() Many people desire to have a first edition set, but are not aware of the large price tag that these books are commanding.
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