Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Bloomsbury, 1997) is worth about $36,101 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $82,656 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain in 1997” by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 38 Soho Square, London W1V 5DF.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$36,101
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $41,516 | $82,656 | $74,391 | $49,594 |
| Near fine | $36,101 | $71,875 | $64,688 | $43,125 |
| Very good | $31,392 | — | $56,250 | — |
| Good | $31,392 | — | — | — |
| Fair | $31,392 | — | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain in 1997” by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 38 Soho Square, London W1V 5DF
✓ Number line: the full line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on the copyright page
✓ Printer: “Printed in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc” on the copyright page
✓ Binding: laminated pictorial boards with the Hogwarts Express cover art, issued without a dust jacket
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain in 1997” by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 38 Soho Square, London W1V 5DF ✓ Number line: the full line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on the copyright page ✓ Printer: “Printed in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc” on the copyright page ✓ Binding: laminated pictorial boards with the Hogwarts Express cover art, issued without a dust jacket The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth?
- $31,392–$41,516 unsigned, up to $82,656 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first UK edition, first impression of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by J.K. Rowling is valued at about $71,875, against $36,101 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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