How can you tell if a Harry Potter book is a first edition?

Answer 1

Here are some of the identification points for the true first edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling:

• The numbers "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02" will be printed on the copyright page.
• Below those numbers will be "Printed in the U.S.A. 23"
• Below that will say "First American Edition 1998."
• The top spine will say J.K. ROWLING instead of YEAR 1.

Answer 2

Usually, at the bottom of the information page, which lists all the copyright information, it will say something about the book being a first edition. If in doubt, get it checked by a professional.

Answer 3

In the front or back of every book, there should be a page with all the legal and printing information about the book's production- where it was printed, when it was printed, who owned the original copyright, when the copyright was renewed, and so forth. Among that information, it should say what edition of printing it was.

Answer 4

Copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are not as valuable as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.However first editions have still sold for $70.

The first sign of a first edition is to look on the copyright page and look for "First American Edition October 1998" above that it should say "Printed in the U.S.A. 23". Above that will be a number line that should say "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02".

Answer 5

To see all of the identification points for a first edition Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone visit this website.

Answer 6

At the bottom of the copyright page it will say "First Edition".

Answer 7

Usually it will say 'First Edition' at the bottom of the copyright page.

Answer 8

It will say on the front cover!!