WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN COLLECTING HARRY POTTER AMERICAN FIRST EDITIONS

[@mcallis2]

Idea for upcoming video: How do you preserve your collection? Steps to protect books...and how do you deal with humidity and older books that may have mold/mildew (not horrible).

[@apictureoffunction]

I don't know a lot about preserving books, would a humidor work to keep them dry?

[@jalynnbordelon]

@@apictureoffunctionyou would want a dehumidifier not a humidifier. A dehumidifier removes the moisture from the air. A humidifier adds moisture to the air.

[@Lastclerk3]

This video was so informative. I’ve been collecting first editions for over 10 years. I had no idea that I purchased a first printing of Order of the Phoenix. I actually don’t mind newer printings of the first 2 books, as having them only say Rowling and the year number on the spine makes them look uniform on my shelf. I had also never noticed the spelling error of Sorcerers in.Chamber of Secrets, I’m so happy mine has that. Also THANK YOU so much because my first HC of Sorcerers Stone was a book club edition I bought used, and I thought I was going crazy when I needed to replace it and the boards were purple and red instead of black and maroon.

[@laurenb.8027]

And here I am reading all my first editions casually and had no idea they have value

[@fascinatedbyeverything]

If I'm understanding correctly only the first edition first printing of Sorcerer's Stone has significant value. The rest of the American Harry Potter books are like $40-$50 tops even if first printing. Or at least that's what I got out of the video.

[@rsdpioneer10]

By the way I know they aren't valuable or popular but I have some pretty old Harry Potter sorcerers stone, chamber of secrets, and prizoner of azkaban printed in '99 that we're my first serious books I've ever read. I remember my mom handing me them on Thanksgiving 2001 and freaking the crap out. Even today as the pages crack and are Browning I still cherish these copies.

[@ThePotterCollector]

LOVE that and totally jealous. I only have my original Prisoner of Azkaban. Not sure where the others apparated to. Harry Potter was the first serious book I read as well. :D DEFINITELY cherish those books.

[@ChiefKuef]

I have a first edition deathly hallows, went to the midnight release at Walmart! I hope to keep it in my family for a long long time!

[@UserName-xi8rm]

To all my collectors , I’d highly recommend looking for an old book shop/library, most of the time you could find a rare gem in there, and the owners of the library may not even know what they have.

[@wilfredostretz3350]

Yo i love harry potter book , next time doing a video please include the year of each first printing of each book , your the best i loved this video

[@rociosreviews]

Subbed today watched all your videos today also binge watched. Love the Chanel

[@ThePotterCollector]

Thank you for the subscribe and kind message! :D

[@robertgarcia7001]

Are any of the soft cover Harry Potter books of any value thanks

[@PixarMan2001]

I have a first edition first printing of Chamber of Secrets, but unfortunately it is a book club edition

[@abrahamvelez2507]

Where did you get the clear protector sleeve for harry potter book?

[@michelleguevarra5188]

I have the first printing of prisoner of Azkaban,Goblet of Fire, and Half-Blood Prince and the others are the new printings

[@deanwelton8204]

This was super helpful but I do have to do more research to make sure if mine is worth anything.

[@kosmonaut_]

My favorite HP covers ever are American ones by Mary GrandPre, and even more fav than British original covers. And I really like those Serbian editions on the shelf, makes me a bit proud when I see them. 😀

[@ThePotterCollector]

They're lovely books!

[@toadstars]

Meanwhile the Bosnian covers... 💀

[@Re1416]

When I started reading Harry Potter the first 3 books were already out. Luckily for me Harry Potter wasn't a household name back then. I remember the book store I got them from only had around 10 Harry Potter related books in total or even less. I was already in my 20's but I just couldn't stop reading the books.The rest I pre-ordered them as they were released via Borders. All my books are 1st American editions but different and long runs. My only regret is that I placed them in front of a window and over the years the sun faded the vibrant colors of the spine (dust jacket and book as well). As soon as I noted that... I took them of from the shelf and kept them safe but it was too late. I'm just lucky and happy to have all 1st editions. Also my Azkaban book was printed in Mexico. Also... where you got the book protectors from. I need some for my books.

[@nover9953]

Am I the only one that wants these because of how cool the art is not because it’s rare

[@viktornapolitano6113]

You can find non rare ones with the same art.

[@ambergerber5162]

I have this set. Well almost. The only one I don't have is Chamber of Secrets. It was a different edition when I bought the set. I really need to replace my Sorcerer's Stone too because I have read it so much it is falling apart. Might use the book for scrapbooking though. I want to do 7 complete scrapbooks..1 for each book/movie except Deathly Hallows would just be one like the book and not the movies.

[@BroughChatroom]

There’s so many Harry Potter covers. Does it matter which set I buy? I like the traditional American cover you show off in this video.

[@ThePotterCollector]

I'd go with those then! :D

[@BroughChatroom]

The Potter Collector Thank you! I’m so exited to starting reading this series. I found a thrift store site where I can get each book for $4. What’s the difference between buying the book individually versus the set?

[@16050390]

This is very neat, from this information I only have first editions of book 5 and 7. And 3rd edition of 6 somehow. Books 5-7 are the ones I bought at release. Book for is edition 12 and books 1-3 are in the 40's editions. I didn't get into the books until the first movie came out and the 4th was recently released around that time.

[@ThePotterCollector]

Thank you! :) Technically, you have first editions of all of the books. What you are referring to is the printing. So for example your Goblet of Fire book (from what I am reading) is a first edition 12th printing. An edition only changes when there is a significant change to a book... like new cover artwork or a major plot change. The printing is what you want to be aware of when it comes to value of a book.

[@16050390]

Oh, okay. Then how can you tell what edition book you have?

[@Emmiiillyyy]

I had no idea I have two first editions in my house. I literally remember buying The Order of the Phoenix and Goblet of Fire at a Garage sale when I was a kid. Didnt think much of the value then I just wanted really any HP book! Holy cow it is cool to have treasure

[@elisecriqui1217]

Have a 1st print of Prisoner of Azkaban, my dad was gifted the first three books for his birthday right after the release of the 3rd book so it makes sense :)

[@sigrdrifa6473]

A very informative video. A question I have is what is the approximate value of a full set of American first editions? Also what is the value of the books published by Raincoast Publishers?

[@olicityfan1150]

I have an old paperback copy of the sorcerer's stone from my dad. Its in terrible shape from all the moving we have done. He did have the other books (I have a glimpse of a memory of him getting a harry potter book I think from Walmart) they have sadly been lost.

[@howiwould5421]

What’s the difference between U.S.A. 23, U.S.A. 37, U.S.A. 56?

[@kellyreyes2103]

Same question

[@uncledarren4262]

My 1st Ed. GoF USA is on my night stand holding up my Department 56 Hagrids Hut... which I use as a night light. 🤣

[@kashkaaniaspen5799]

Thank you for the info! but plz update prices. They are sky rocketing.

[@shelbyrockstar]

We ordered 1-5 from Scholastic book club. So have the black 1-5 first editions. She wasn't done with #6 at the time.

[@ShanePodClips]

I keep my books laying the other way so the spines don't get messed up! I learned it from some antique collector video lol just sharing it ❤️

[@Julia-fo4tk]

My books aren't lying down but erect in a bookcase.

[@youssefzemouri5466]

I have the Harry Potter and sorcers stone with a purple diamond cover with red around it and it’s price was 19,95 dollars and inside it says printend in U.S.A 10. And under it it says: First american edition october 1998. Does someone nows What This means?

[@AidanHellrigel]

I just bought all the books used on eBay. I got the first American edition sorcerers stone!!!!

[@skylaralexander-brown9515]

I have a chamber of secrets with everything matching except the price that's $19.95. it was purchased in Hueytown, Alabama

[@Carsxnnn]

I have the first printing of the Cursed Child

[@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928]

TheShowMeister DO NOT SPEAK OF IT

[@kesharawijesinghe158]

Hey please someone give me a link where I can buy dust jackets for my Harry Potter books

[@sacrletxwanda188]

I wish I could at least have one of your Harry potter book collections😥😞❤

[@summerthomason939]

I am in awe of your collection. I would die to have those. I'm curious is the basic colored board less valuable than the diamond pattern board?

[@ThePotterCollector]

:) No, it is actually worth a little bit more than some of the other early printings because it was the only one with solid purple and red covers.

[@summerthomason939]

The Potter Collector I appreciate your reply. I have a 4th edition with diamonds. I am looking for a first printing to go to my son's collection. :) I just read an article that stated that the basic boards were " readers club editions" and so I was a tad bit confused. Thank you once again for clearing that up. From my research I "heard" the reader club edition isn't as valuable, but I'm a book eater by nature so ALL of my books are valuable. As a mother it is my honor and duty to give my son an early love of literature and if my pockets allow the very best of that. I'm teaching him young about book collecting.

[@tiffanybarfield1859]

I have my books still that my mom bought me back in 1999. Sadly, they are not the first prints. Sorcerer's Stone is number 37 :( Now I know there is no reason to hold onto them. Thank you for this very informative video!

[@viktornapolitano6113]

I have a first edition Chamber of Secrets with mispelling! And Deathly Hallows, Goblet of Fire, and Half-Blood Prince first editions.

[@FamousCube]

So do I but my book is a different color than his, wonder if that changed anything?

[@viktornapolitano6113]

@@FamousCube I don’t know.

[@audivideoco]

I wondered this hey dear Potter Collector are there transparent plastic slipcases on these books officially (1,2,4,5,6) or you put these.

[@taylorgivan593]

My chamber of secrets book doesn’t have raised shiny lettering. And the book is dark blue and lighter blue. Any idea why it’s different?

[@travisdempsey7214]

And its one of the first 20 or so.

[@mattmurry8481]

At 2:46 I have seen all black book boards meaning BCE and I have seen your version which is Purple and Red. What if the book boards are red and black? All other points the same.

[@OMGACKT24]

Where do you buy the material to preserve your dust jackets?

[@EldenSoulsVids]

just found out my grandmas book is the first scholastic paperback printing whatver that means. says it was printed in 1999

[@renh7243]

I found that to!

[@dustinalbright5012]

I have a later printing of -Chamber of Secrets- with the year 2 on the spine and a $19.95 price point, that also has the "Sorceror's" error. Isn't it weird that the publisher would make that error again?

[@ThePotterCollector]

Yes. It's very odd it took so long to catch it.

[@JaJaFizzle]

question- my first edition prison of Azkaban only has the number 10 on the number line, no numbers after it. What does this mean exactly?

[@ThePotterCollector]

If there is only one number in the number line, then that is the printing. So you have a 10th printing. :)

[@charlespierce5917]

Hey I have a first printing goblet of fire and halfblood prince. But I don’t have the book jacket: does that kill the value? And what would you say it’s worth?

[@LadyVenomWay]

love the Slytherin top!

[@DaytonDailyVlogs]

Can you tell if it is a 3rd or fourth printing and so on or does that not matter as much at that point? Thank you! Your collection is amazing

[@kathywilmer80]

Darn. I have a 5th edition of Sorcerer's Stone.

[@reivl3453]

You mean, 5th print

[@alxisl]

I actually have a first edition paperback from prisoner of azcaban and didnt even know!

[@hissassygirl888]

I have mine purchased at 1 set hardcover Books 1 to 6 : book 1 to 3 had price of $22.99 on cover and book 4 to 6 $29.99. printed with First American Editions too. Bought this set from Grolier International.

[@yellowRose806]

I've finally collected the whole series in hardcovers except the first book. I can I only find it in paperback. I missed my chance of a first book hardcover at a library book sale.

[@adambuckler1398]

Try looking at eBay, I think there are a bunch for week there

[@Echokid-ss1kk]

@@adambuckler1398 true, but most "first prints" on eBay are fake

[@adambuckler1398]

@@Echokid-ss1kk For the first three novels yes, I was able to find a first print of Goblet of Fire relatively easy on eBay.

[@kaylievess3030]

I have first printings of the American edition for every book but Sorcerers Stone and Chamber of Secrets

[@xaxphaanes1]

Goblet of fire line reads 10 9 8 0/0 01 02 03 04 So that’s a first edition 10th print in 2000? Correct?

[@adambuckler1398]

I think that means it’s an 8th print

[@ajsabajramovic3961]

Omg how have i not found u earlier

[@kathleenboudreau4776]

Mine has First American Edition but starts with 30 down to 24. Is this the 30th print. Only has Rowling, not JK on the cover. Worth anything?

[@Titantelly15]

So the Guardian quote is the best way to tell if you have a 1st or 2nd print... How can I be sure it is a first print book? The number line in the book?

[@Kuzo53]

My copies of hardcover deathly hallows and half blood prince have a 10 to 1 number line. Does that mean they are valuable?

[@scalvin87]

Hi could you say where to find/ buy these plastic book covers, exactly for the American edition, thank you

[@raphaelm6149]

I have 1st edition Sorcerers stone without the dust jacket .. the hard cover is solid blue but all the numbers match yours exactly... Any input?

[@thejerry18]

I found a copy of the philosopher's stone where I work, it is a first edition but it is only a 13th printing - would it be worth it to buy it at the used book store that I work at for $3.99 USA money? Does the 13th printing have the errors found in earlier editions?

[@supermason200]

I just looked on my all of my hardcover books and I have a first printing of HBP #24 and DH #55 one away from yours! but my OOTP has a 10 to 3 and is printed #56 is that a first printing or not?

[@ThePotterCollector]

The # is a printing location. Not the print run. You look for the number line to determine the printing run. Lowest number is the print number.

[@supermason200]

in location do you mean where it was printed or say the 32nd one printed?

[@iusethisplatform]

This is completely off-topic but my favorite Harry Potter book edition is the Harry Potter Hard Cover Adult Boxset Made in 2015. I find the "neon" colors to look so amazing! Also, the box it’s contained in is also amazing. Lastly, I love that you’re helping people with this kind of stuff since many people would make big mistakes and be confused. Now, they have a source to learn from!

[@ThePotterCollector]

It's a wonderful set, isn't it? And thank you so much for saying that. :D

[@slavpepe142]

I have one that is a first edition but the school gave it to me because the teacher was moving rooms so now I have this old messed up harry potter book, it has the green fabric as well

[@dylanlloyd5987]

Hello! I have US books 2-7 in first edition hardcover. I was offered $120 for the collection but I wrote my name inside chamber of secrets when I was young. My question is, would that offer be the best price I could get for a fair quality collection at market prices now or should I hold out? Great videos, I didn’t know who else to ask and you seem to really know your stuff.. thanks!!!

[@ThePotterCollector]

That is actually a great offer. I would sell them and buy another set for about $20 less! :)

[@bluovalgal]

This is such an interesting video! Had to pull out my hard covers to see what I bought (at the time they were released so many years ago). I have all seven first editions with only four books as first printings. When we moved, book 4 received a tear on the cover, which upset me so much but... what can you do? Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@beauarlt7332]

I’ve got a true (first edition, first print) of the American edition for - Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. Is there a registry for ppl saying they have one of the first 30,000 copies. Wondering how many are left in existence. Or if I can add mine to the list.

[@bjdenil]

I see the Jacket swap thing a lot. People also try to play book club books off as originals regularly on ebay

[@bjdenil]

They are also inserting the book clup page regularly on e-bay.

[@bjdenil]

Layout of book club copyright page is different than true first printing too...

[@alifishman5043]

If I had the CoS w/ the misspelling of the 1st book's title (Sorceror's) does that make it more or less valuable since it was an error caught early? I never realized it was misspelled until you pointed it out!

[@ExitTheMatrixVR]

What do you think a good condition first edition u.s. sorcerer stone would be worth ? Thanks

[@Krysto0o]

Hi! My chamber of secrets says: 10 9/9 0/0 1234. 1st edition June 1999Printed in the USA 37What does that mean? :)

[@ThePotterCollector]

It means it is a 10th printing. The 10 shows 10th print, the 9/9 shows that your copy was printed in 1999. If it started as 0/0 1234 then that would mean your copy was printed in 2000.

[@TylerDevineScott]

Can you still buy books with these covers new in America? I'm going to the wizarding world in florida later this year and I would like to buy one when I'm there

[@WaltOGrams]

Tyler Devine-Scott they're still available aye.

[@ThePotterCollector]

Yes, you can still get them here. Enjoy WW! :D

[@zestybyteswithlisbethmena3182]

All of my books are first edition except the first one and ofcourse I wrote my name on them and the date I got them lmao. Plus I won't sell them. My brother wanted them and I was like nope. They hold value to me.

[@anrijupiter]

bookshelf tour please!!!!!!!!!

[@ThePotterCollector]

If you haven't seen it, I posted one last week! :D

[@mariarubalcava9948]

Hello peter ! If it isnt hard cover, it cannot be first printing ? Because mine says first printing but it is not hard cover.

[@FamousCube]

My Chamber of Secrets book also has only “Rolling” on side with no #2 on the dust cover and book but it says 10-2 not 10-1 on the page

[@joellelayfield7757]

Hello ...Question how about the soft cover value of the Sorcerer's stone first edition/first printing? I also have the Deadly Hallows soft cover with dust jacket UK edition & Order of the Phoenix Hardcover UK Edition what are the values? Thx

[@ThePotterCollector]

None of these books hold significant value.

[@susanj6432]

Thanks! Great info! 😊

[@theholocene8094]

Hello New subscriber. Do you collect also Harry Potter US edition first paper back book set? Can you show those paperback book set and box also.

[@mikeserna2094]

I have a harry potter book.the dust jacket has raised double print harry potter in no color and bottom half in pink colored let me know please

[@racheldurham3526]

Hard cover black and red on actual book ...goblet of fire/ Rowling is all it has on the top of the spine.../Year 4/ Arthur A Levine Books. Scholastic

[@PixarMan2001]

I have a book club Chamber of Secrets that is first printing. Is that worth anything?

[@johnm1008]

So, is the Scholastic version not considered a valuable first printing? Or is that a book club version?

[@ThePotterCollector]

The book club edition is not. The first printing Sorcerer's Stone is definitely valuable. I discuss prices and value in the video.

[@johnvonmartin7501]

My goblet of fire scholastic edition says 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Is it still valuable??

[@AndrewJones-ud1yr]

Of the Sorcerers Stone, do you know what the differences are in the content of the actual bookin the first 4 print runs, if there’s any at all? Also where do I find how many were printed during the fourth print run

[@imastatistic8347]

I walked into a second hand books store who had a policy of $8 hardcovers and $4 paperbacks. Bought the entire hp series hardback for $60. Turns out 5 and 6 were first editions. I know they’re not worth a lot but im still going to pass them down. Who knows maybe my grandkids can cash in one day

[@jennab.7429]

I have a question, I have a 1st edition book that has j.k. Rowling on the top of the spine instead of just Rowling, has the number series 1,3,5,7,9,10,8,6,4,2 but I don’t have the dust jacket and my book is black and red instead of purple and red.. is it a true 1st edition?

[@25Aditya25]

are BLOOMSBURY CELEBRATORY editions 1st printings rare?

[@mariaramirez4864]

My book only has a 10 no other numbers following it. Does it mean is a newer version?

[@nathalielive]

What happens if the spine on the book don’t have Arthur A. Levine on them?

[@word42069]

Hey, my first printing Sorcerer’s Stone that I’ve had for years (and cherish) has all of the important points and is is fine condition but one thing that’s always stuck with me is that the raised lettering for “Harry Potter” is slightly offset from the gold foil. I know it likely doesn’t help the value ..not that I’d ever sell it… but I like to imagine it was such an early printing that the presses weren’t properly registered yet. 😂 Things I tell myself.

[@marissaaguiniga4655]

My copy has that same issue! The spot gloss is off on the logo, the gold speckles around Harry and the text on the spine!

[@travisdempsey7214]

I have a first American edition chamber of chamber of secrets with $19.95 US in the corner of first flap. I can upload a picture.

[@paulpagano6623]

Hi! This video is amazing but it doesn’t mention anything about the sorcerers stone and the number 1 and then the lack thereof on certain copies? Why is that - I have one with a number 1 and one without… are the ones without on the DJ earlier versions? So curious and help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@paulpagano6623]

Are they more rare without the number - thanks this crude I was so helpful talking about the numbers and first printings

[@beauarlt7332]

These are so common that they are not really rare or expensive… that’s why.

[@stevemelendez482]

What does it mean if I have a first edition Sorcerer's stone but it's a black hard cover?

[@1234567777kkkkkkkkkk]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@caitboylan8349]

Hey I just bought a 1st edition 1st print chamber if secrets if has a dark blue spine and blue boards no diamond would that be a book club edition?

[@waltz9230]

Excuse my extreme ignorance, I’m kind of new to collecting books, I usually just buy, read, and that’s that. What is an edition???

[@scottc4199]

1:37 he explains a printings and editions

[@mcase003]

Whats a good condition chamber of secrets hardcover us first wirth no #2 on spine?

[@nanny6718]

Hi, I have multiple copies of what I believe are first edition Harry Potter books. I'm just a little confused about some aspects that make it first edition. Where it says, Printed in U.S.A. does it matter what the number is that comes after it? Most of mine say 23 but I noticed yours were different. If you wouldn't mind helping me clarify I would really appreciate it.

[@joshualee634]

I think i found a first edition deathly hollow book at my tutors house so i asked to take it and see if it was really one and i still dont know. Send help

[@GwynkyTube]

Book question: I have an overly loved copy of Prisoner of Azkaban.. the spine has split. It's a 4th printing First American Edition. Is it worth trying to repair and keep, or is there a place I could donate my broken book to where it can be repurposed?

[@ThePotterCollector]

No, it doesn't have any value. If it is your original, you should keep it! :D