Books

Rare Harry Potter First Edition Book Sells for Nearly $400,000

The rare 1997 first printing, one of only 500 hardcover copies, fetched $320,000 plus premium at Heritage Auctions.

Laurie Geller · Oct 17, 2026

Rare First Edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Sells for Record £17,000

A pristine first edition paperback forgotten in a Scottish attic for nearly 30 years smashes the previous world record for the Harry Potter title.

Laurie Geller · May 25, 2026

Could These Missing Harry Potter Scenes Finally Appear in HBO’s Remake?

As HBO prepares its upcoming Harry Potter TV series, fans are revisiting the books to highlight moments they hope will make it to screen this time.

Laurie Geller · Sep 28, 2025

Rare Harry Potter Unbound Sheets Up for Auction: A Piece of Publishing History

Other Potter treasures available at this auction include signed or inscribed U.S. editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, all published by Arthur A. Levine Books.

Laurie Geller · May 9, 2025

Thomas Taylor Unveils Exhibition Featuring Rare Early Sketches from Harry Potter Series

Renowned illustrator Thomas Taylor to host a captivating exhibition of early "Harry Potter" sketches and artwork from May 1 to May 4 at Naples Comicon.

Laurie Geller · May 1, 2025

First Edition Harry Potter Book Bought for £3.50 Sells for Over £8,000 at Auction

A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone fetched more than £8,000 at auction, nearly three decades after its owner purchased it with a staff discount.

Laurie Geller · Oct 29, 2024

Rare First Edition Harry Potter Book Up for Auction, Valued at Up to £60,000

A Rare First Edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" Expected to Fetch Up to £60,000 at Edinburgh Auction

Laurie Geller · Jun 14, 2024