top of page
The Potter Collector Black.png

RARE BOOKS

This is a rare (pun intended) opportunity to purchase the best of the best, the rarest of the rare, top (book)shelf Harry Potter books in one sale from the collections of myself and well-known book collectors in the community.

All sales are final. Payment may be made via PayPal family and friends, direct deposit, or other fee-free options. One-day or Express shipping is included with all purchases. The final day for Christmas delivery is December 22nd. Please email sale@thepottercollector.com to purchase. First come first served based on the email timestamp.

Please see photos and descriptions below.

TOP SHELF

Philosopher's Stone Paperback 1st Printing

The paperback version of the Holy Grail of Harry Potter books. First edition, first printing with all necessary first printing points. Very Good condition with light shelf wear. Spine has a crease down the center. The front and back cover show some wrinkling and scratching. The bottom front corner has a large dog ear. No internal writing or signatures.

$8,000 SOLD

Prisoner of Azkaban SIGNED Uncorrected Proof

It doesn't get much rarer than this. Uncorrected proofs from the UK are some of the rarest and most sought after Harry Potter books. This green proof is one of only 150 copies printed... and it is signed. Attached to the rear of the front cover is a Bloomsbury bookplate featuring a bold, large, and early 1999 J.K. Rowling signature.

The book is in VG condition. It shows reading wear on the front and back cover and some shelf wear on the bottom text block. The front and back covers show the usual UK uncorrected proof creasing near the spine. The spine itself is STUNNING until the bottom. There is wear to the bottom of the spine. The text block has minor handling wear. No internal writing or signatures except on the beautiful bookplate.

$16,000 SOLD

Chamber of Secrets Uncorrected Proof

Uncorrected proofs from the UK are some of the rarest and most sought after Harry Potter books. This Chamber of Secrets proof is one of only 250 copies printed back in early 1998.

The book is in VG condition. It shows reading wear. The front and back covers are BEAUTIFUL and show light spotting or wrinkling. The front and back covers show the usual UK uncorrected proof creasing near the spine. The spine has some light creasing. The proof has some minor foxing on the text block and a few pages. The text block has minor handling wear. No internal writing or signatures.

$9,500 SOLD

Chamber of Secrets SIGNED 1st Printing

An exceptional signature in a first printing hardcover book: you can own an early J.K. Rowling signature and dedication from 1998!

The book itself is VG-VG+ with some scratching on the front and back covers. The spine is nice and clean with minor shelf wear to the top and bottom. The first state jacket shows matching light scratches on the front and back and minor shelf wear. No internal writing or signatures except for on the Bloomsbury bookplate.

The bookplate reads "To Lauren, | Best wishes, | JK Rowling" with the early 1998 separation of the J and K from Rowling. A stunning example.

$3,250 SOLD

Prisoner of Azkaban 1st Printing/1st State