How to spot a rare and valuable harry potter book the week uk. The 10 worst decisions harry potter ever made youtube. Penguin books in australia recently had to reprint 7,000 copies of a nowcollectible book because one of the recipes called for salt and freshly ground black people. Mar 24, 2019 the 25 worst changes to harry potter from the books to the movies. Apr 17, 2017 harry potter and the philosophers stone by j. Over the course of 10 years, the stars of harry potter brought magic, mischief and more to millions of fans around the world. Yeah, that money could buy you a whole lotta butterbeer. Before 2019, his net worth hovered under the milliondollar mark. The seventh and final book in the harry potter series became the fastestselling book in history, reports the new york times, with more than 11 million copies sold during the first 24 hours in. Part of the first editions appeal was down to a rare printing mistake. A mistake in early versions of this 1999 book mean if you find one with joanne. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. Your harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres.
Mistakes in the harry potter books harry potter wiki. The 25 worst changes to harry potter from the books to the movies. Apr 04, 2017 these handy shortcuts transformed harry into a potions pro, and he was soon perusing the book whenever he got a spare minute. Rowling are all those wizards secretly rocking a second wand.
If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be worth. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone we know that harry s birthday is on july 31 because that is the same day as the break in at gringotts. Harry always is under a lot of stress at hogwarts and has a very heavy burden on his shoulder, but he manages to remain friendly, funny, sassy and compassionate. If you think were a bunch of squibs, you get to rerank them. Haley, head of books at auction house bonhams, told mirror money. But when that spelling mistake makes your copy of the book worth a. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in london. How a typo in your harry potter book might be worth thousands of dollars.
Hermione calls sirius snuffles but she then calls him sirius twice. Harry, ron, and hermione were supposed to call sirius snuffles. May 03, 2010 penguin books in australia recently had to reprint 7,000 copies of a nowcollectible book because one of the recipes called for salt and freshly ground black people. According to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone known as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. More than 400 million copies of the harry potter series have been sold worldwide. Harry potter books with typos can fetch thousands of. Sep 23, 2020 other valuable books in the harry potter series. Harry buys the book one thousand magical herbs and fungi, but later in the book it says that harry looked up dittany in one hundred magical herbs and fungi. And the final installment, harry potter and the deathly hallows, is one of the fastest selling books in the history of fiction, with 8. Despite the immense success of the harry potter franchise, oversights and errors do happen, no matter whos behind the wheel.
Jul 07, 2020 this is a surprise winner in the collectible harry potter books stakes. But there are a few plot holes that just dont make sense. People will pay crazy money just because it says joanne rowling instead of j. The halfblood prince, who had written these notes, even helped to save rons life when he drank poisoned mead, thanks to a hurried just shove a bezoar down their throats at the bottom of a page. These valuable harry potter books are worth thousands of. This mistake was corrected in the second printing of the book. The uk version of the sorcerers stone, known as the philosophers ston e, had a misspelling of the word philosopher, instead, writing it as pholspher quite an expensive mistake. Shop all the best cyber monday deals now we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. If youre wondering where exactly the mistakes in the harry potter series are, dont worry, weve got you covered. Apr 21, 2015 some harry potter books are worth serious cash. The first book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published in 1997 by bloomsbury, remains one of the alltime bestsellers. Aug 10, 2016 a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone containing a rare error is expected to fetch up to.
First edition of philosophers stone book sells for. Your old harry potter books could be worth thousands. The first editions of most of the next few books in the series can also sell for a bit of money. May 20, 2019 a full collection of signed harry potter first editions will set you back more than. The majority of the books plot covers seven years in the life of the orphan potter, who, on his eleventh birthday, learns he is a wizard. The edition is one of only 500 hardback copies printed. Do you have these harry potter books lying around your house. No comprehensive studies of the effect of the harry potter books in the united states have been done, however the u. Diehard harry potter fans and book collectors are known to pay top dollar for certain editions of the popular series, and ebay is the prime place to sell the books and cash in. Small and big differences between the harry potter books and movies insider. Aug, 2012 unfortunately the last four harry potter books, even in first edition, are not particularly rare, unless they are signed by rowling.
Oct 10, 2019 how to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. Check out the video below for more information on pricing your harry potter books. I always preordered them online, and id practically sit at the end of the driveway by my mailbox until the truck arrived with my book. Rowlings harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Do misprints or typos make a book valuable first edition. You love rereading the books, and getting some sweet hang time with h. However, it seems unlikely because harry potter is usually shown to retain information from most of his classes.
Even the films animated history lesson isnt enough to make this film memorable. One book that includes the misprint is even expected to bring in more than. Mar 02, 2017 more than 400 million copies of the harry potter books have been sold worldwide since the first book was published in 1997, and here are the most valuable. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be. Your harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres how. While some of the mistakes in the harry potter books were easily fixed in later editions, others were so deeply wound into the plot that theyve had to stay put, for better or worse. Typo in your harry potter book might be worth thousands of dollars. Aug 05, 2019 as one of the bestselling literary series of all time, its likely youve got at least one harry potter book sat on your shelf. You know your moaning myrtles from your grey ladies. Not only is it the most expensive harry potter book ever thanks to a handwritten copy going for. If youre interested in selling it, or would like to have a custom protective box made to house it, then please. Rowling admitted that this was a mistake, but gave it an explanation by saying that he had to repeat his last year due to failing his exams.
Your old harry potter books could be worth a fortune. Aug 01, 2019 how to spot a rare and valuable harry potter book original edition of j. Aug 12, 2016 some editions of the first harry potter book contain a valuable mistake. Why harry made a mistake with the elder wand book vs. Rowlings first harry potter book was published in the u. If you grew up with harry potter, chances are that you can name all of the major and minor characters in your sleep.
In todays video im going to be discussing the boy who lived harry potter as well as t. Varga on fargo, and the shame wizard on netflixs hit adult animated comedy, big mouth. In the very first edition of the very first harry potter book, the list of school. Harry potter and the cursed child, a script for a west end stage play set in the harry potter universe, was the highestselling print book of 2016 by more than 3. A mistake in early versions of this 1999 book mean if you find one. Its this legacy of dumbledores i want to revisit through some of his greatest quotes from the books and films in remembrance of the character. These quotes inspired those in the harry potter world he left behind 20 years ago and can inspire those of us today beyond that fictional universe as well. How can you tell if your harry potter book is worth lots. May 29, 2019 david thewlis starred as professor lupin in the harry potter franchise from the third film on.
The books mention several weekdays as having fallen on specific dates which are known. Mar 29, 2018 any post2000 signed harry potter book by j. A leadingedge research firm focused on digital transformation. Some old copies of harry potter books are worth a fortune heres. Standard editions of the hardback versions can also make more than. In fact, harry potter books with errors could fetch thousands at auction. Heres how to tell if your copies of harry potter are worth any money. Some copies have been selling for a lot of money do you own one of them. What do you do once youve read all of the books in the harry potter series. Mar 28, 2019 but when that spelling mistake makes your copy of the book worth a staggering.
Last november, a rare jewelencrusted harry potter book was put up for. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. This harry potter typo has made a first edition with a lot. Aug 18, 2016 according to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone known as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. Nov, 2019 earlier this year, over the summer, a harry potter book once again made headlines when it sold at auction for an impressive. Best harry potter characters top ten list thetoptens. Aug 12, 2016 how a typo in your harry potter book might be worth thousands of dollars. Turn to 10 other fantasy books filled with magic and adventure. Didspexels harry potter is an international phenomenon, but what do you do when youve read all th. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets 1998 another valuable one to have in your collection. If you have a weathered old copy of a harry potter book gathering dust. Over the years of reading and rereading this series ive noticed the odd mistake or two.
Where to buy a harry potter christmas sweater as good a. Fans of the fantasy series may have noticed some significant plot holes in the movies due to forgotten moments, details, or characters from the books. May 22, 2019 a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is expected to go for between. One harry potter book containing the error is set to be auctioned off in london. It isnt the most expensive harry potter book we have sold but it could.
Below is a list of mistakes that occur in the harry potter book series, such as plot. Harry potter franchise box office history the numbers. Stone, you could be in for a lot of money if youve got one of the first 500 copies. Sep 05, 2020 these new harry potter books will be coming soon to the insight editions website and other book retailers. This first edition of the book was, once again, one of the only 500 copies that exist in the world, which explains why they sell like hotcakes for the price of a picasso painting. First editions auctioneers at bonhams sold a set of first editions of the harry potter books in 2005 for. British publishers bloomsbury released the first book in the harry potter series in june 1997. Thats a lot of opportunities for mistakes to be made. Jun 26, 2017 a harry potter edition was put up at auction for half a million pounds credit.
Your old harry potter books could be worth a fortune heres. The 10 most valuable childrens books that could make you. Latest blog posts movie mistakes website acquired by studios the 20 biggest mistakes in the wizard of oz the 20 biggest friends mistake pictures the biggest mistakes in the harry potter movies 25 mistakes you never noticed in great movies the 20 biggest mistakes in jurassic park 40 biggest mistakes in the big bang theory 50 mistakes in the. Though i do still think that some of dudleys more abhorrent actions. However, one man has discovered that his philosophers stone copy. Its not that big of mistake, really, but the error is making these books super valuable. The best items to spend real money on in harry potter. A harry potter edition was put up at auction for half a million pounds credit. Mistakes in the harry potter books harry potter wiki fandom. It is likely, however, that hermione simply made a mistake. All of bustles harry potter coverage mads mikkelsen confirmed to replace johnny depp in fantastic beasts 3 depp resigned from the role after losing his libel case against the sun. But when that spelling mistake makes your copy of the book worth a staggering. Buzzfeed staff the fact that this scene never made it into the movies is a crime.
Harry potter world 20 years on book sales, franchise total. Apr 25, 2018 as im sure most of you potterheads already know, there are eight movies in the harry potter series, all of which were filmed over a span of ten years. Mar 27, 2015 the most valuable edition is the early hardback of harry potter and the philosophers stonebut only the one that shows harry standing by a train on the cover. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. Harry potter book with typo worth thousands of dollars. Hey everyone,welcome to another installment of harry potter theory.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone 2001 at the start of term feast, after harry is sorted into gryffindor, he sits down on the right side of the table next to ron. If the dragon liver weighed three pounds, a galleon or for our purposes, a dollar per ounce is quite a lot of money. What your favorite harry potter book says about you. Jan 26, 2020 harry potter and the philosophers stone by j. How can you tell if your harry potter book is worth lots of. Remember the days of waiting eagerly for the next harry potter book to be released. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the. The popularity of the series meant the later print runs were huge, so even fine copies retail at about. Slytherin marcus flint was stated to be a sixth year in harry potter and the philosophers stone, yet he was still at the school in harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban two years after his debut.
Some of the later versions can also be worth something if the book has the authors signature. The harry potter films are considered masterpieces by dedicated potterheads but there are many book based things that never made it to the movies. This one is a bit less of a goldmine but theres still money to be made. Earlier this year, over the summer, a harry potter book once again made headlines when it sold at auction for an impressive. The 10 most valuable childrens books that could make you a. Wizards unite has plenty of items you can use real money to buy, we detail the items worth your dollars. The 25 worst changes to harry potter from the books to the. May 21, 2019 a full collection of signed harry potter first editions will set you back more than. Harry potter books with typos can fetch thousands of dollars at. This harry potter typo has made a first edition with a lot of. Harry potter world 20 years on book sales, franchise. The book publisher printed just 500 copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone with the mistake, so now its become a rare, highly prized collectors edition book. Buy great harry potter movie mistakes only on kindle.
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