A selection of auction prices of first edition books and posters sold by Heritage Auctions.
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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First edition, first printing, of the first and rarest of the Harry Potter books, with the correct full number line ("10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"), "Copyright © Text Joanne Rowling 1997" (rather than "J. K. Rowling"), and "Taylor1997" (rather than "Taylor 1997") on the copyright page, and with "1 wand" appearing twice (first and last) in the list of "Other Equipment" on page 53. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black ink on the dedication leaf: "Breathe some more / smoke my way! / J. K. Rowling."
First edition, first printing, of the first and rarest of the Harry Potter books, with the correct full number line ("10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1"), "Copyright © Text Joanne Rowling 1997" (rather than "J. K. Rowling"), and "Taylor1997" (rather than "Taylor 1997") on the copyright page, and with "1 wand" appearing twice (first and last) in the list of "Other Equipment" on page 53. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in black ink on the dedication leaf: "Breathe some more / smoke my way! / J. K. Rowling."
- Auction Date: February 2010
- Pre-Auction Estimate: $15,000+
- Sold Price: $23,900
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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The uncorrected proof of the first edition of the third Harry Potter book. Octavo. 316 pages.
The uncorrected proof of the first edition of the third Harry Potter book. Octavo. 316 pages.
Publisher's green and white wrappers. Light vertical crease near the front outer joint due to the over-gluing of the binding, lightly soiled, else a fine fresh copy.
- Auction Date: October 2009
- Sold Price: $478
3. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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First English deluxe edition, boldly inscribed by Rowling on the dedication page "J K Rowling / I love you / THANKS". Octavo. 251 pages.
First English deluxe edition, boldly inscribed by Rowling on the dedication page "J K Rowling / I love you / THANKS". Octavo. 251 pages.
Original blue cloth with color pictorial vignette on front board with titles stamped in gilt on the front board and spine. Edges sprayed gold. Corners slightly bumped with extremely light shelf wear to boards. A near fine copy of the deluxe binding of Rowling's second installment in the Harry Potter series with an extremely intimate inscription.
- Auction Date: June 2010
- Sold Price: $1493.75
4. Goblet of Fire Movie Poster
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Warner Brothers, 2005). One Sheet (27" X 40") DS Advance. Fantasy. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Timothy Spall, David Tennant, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Miranda Richardson, Gary Oldman, and Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Mike Newell. A poster that has never been used or displayed. May show the most minor signs of age.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Warner Brothers, 2005). One Sheet (27" X 40") DS Advance. Fantasy. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Timothy Spall, David Tennant, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Miranda Richardson, Gary Oldman, and Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Mike Newell. A poster that has never been used or displayed. May show the most minor signs of age.
- Auction Date: June 2010
- Condition: Rolled Mint
- Sold Price: $1493.75
