With the trademark flaws that make first printings of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” desirable to collectors, plus two instances of J.K. Rowling’s signature inside, the book went well above its estimated top price of $78,000.
“Harry Potter” books strike gold with signed first editions earning sacks full of Galleons.
Nesmith’s translation of the first book, “Harry Potter a Me Ka Pōhaku Akeakamai”, includes Harry’s owl Lehua and Peto Huluhulu, the three-headed dog.
Audiobooks / News / PS/SS
Enter to win a copy of the “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” audiobook from Libro.fm.
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was published in the United States on September 1, 1998. We take a look at how news outlets and reviewers responded to the book and the changes this children’s series had on the country.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the United States, Pottermore Publishing is offering unlimited access to the e-book at public libraries in North America.
Grab your wand and popcorn and sit back to enjoy a week-long “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” movie marathon at Cinemark Theatres for the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”!
The University of British Columbia’s library in Vancouver has purchased a rare first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”! Learn more about it here!
Bloomsbury / Book / News / PS/SS
Bloomsbury will begin releasing paperback versions of the illustrated editions this summer, with new cover art but fewer illustrations.
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