Opinions about the number of copies printed before the errors were spotted vary greatly – however, it seems that only a small number came off the press which greatly enhances its value." Joanne versions are available for prices starting at around £1,500 and go up to $12,000 for signed pristine copies.įirst edition first printings will have the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and a block of misaligned text on page seven. "The initial hardcover print run was stopped mid-printing after it was discovered that 'Joanne Rowling’ rather than ‘JK Rowling’ had been printed on the copyright page. Deluxe editions can be priced in four figures if signed." In 1998, JK Rowling was still a jobbing author rather than a worldwide superstar richer than the Queen, so there are a reasonable number of signed first editions available from her book tour signings.
"Prices for hardcover first edition first printings go up to $9,000.
Prices for later editions in good condition are in three figures.’ US first editions will have the number line of 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02," on the copyright page along with “Printed in the U.S.A.23" and "First American edition, October 1998".
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