Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
A first American edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling (Scholastic / Arthur A. Levine Books, 1998) is worth about $5,607 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: number line “1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2”, with the 1 present, followed by “8 9/9 0/0 01 02”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$5,607
Valued from 12 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $3,379 |
| Near fine | $5,607 |
| Very good | $4,766 |
| Good | $2,176 |
| Fair | $1,792 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
✓ Copyright page: number line “1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2”, with the 1 present, followed by “8 9/9 0/0 01 02”
✓ Copyright page: “First American edition, October 1998” and “Printed in the U.S.A. 23”
✓ Dust jacket: rear panel headed by the quote “Harry Potter could assume the same near-legendary status as Roald Dahl’s Charlie…” — The Guardian
✓ Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Press
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a first American edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: number line “1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2”, with the 1 present, followed by “8 9/9 0/0 01 02” ✓ Copyright page: “First American edition, October 1998” and “Printed in the U.S.A. 23” ✓ Dust jacket: rear panel headed by the quote “Harry Potter could assume the same near-legendary status as Roald Dahl’s Charlie…” — The Guardian ✓ Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Press The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first American edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone worth?
- $1,792–$5,607 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer'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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