How can you tell if a Harry Potter book is real?

First editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets usually have the Smarties sticker/logo on the front, so that should be fine. The date of copyright should be 1998, the publisher Bloomsbury, and the number line counting down to 1, and only hardback copies of this book have collectible value.

What are 1st edition Harry Potter books worth?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (US title) “Prices for first edition first printings go up to around $6,500 with a fair selection between $4,000 and $5,000 – many signed by the author – although cheaper copies can be found.”

What is the rarest Stephen King book?

the Dracula story

What authors books are worth money?

20 Iconic Books You Probably Own That Are Now Worth A LOT Of Money!

The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Tolkien.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997), J.K. Rowling.
The Cat in the Hat (1957) Dr.
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Bible (1600 – 1630)

How can you tell if a book is a first edition UK?

The Numbers If a 1 is present – in any sequence – it’s usually a sign that the book is a first edition. If a book reads something like 3 5 7 9 8 6 4, then your book is not part of the first printing (the example above indicates a third printing cycle).

Which Little Golden Books are most valuable?

A few facts: The eighth book in the initial Little Golden series, The Poky Little Puppy, ranks today as the best-selling children’s book of all time with over 14 million copies sold. The first price increase for Little Golden Books occurred in 1962 when they went up to 29 cents.

How can you tell if a Little Golden Book is first edition?

Check the book’s first two pages. There should be a string of letters. The letter on the far left shows the edition the book. An “A” on the far left indicates a first edition; a “B”, a second edition; and so on.

What is the oldest Little Golden Book?

The first Little Golden Books were published in September 1942 with memorable titles such as “Three Little Kittens,” “The Little Red Hen” and “The Alphabet from A to Z.”

What’s the oldest book in existence?

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What was written 1000 years ago?

Written 1,000 years ago, the Japanese epic The Tale of Genji is often called the world’s first novel.