112. First Edition “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
‘Manufacturer: Scholastic Corporation (Printer)
Original Price: $19.99*
Worth Today: $45,000*’
The book “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” is one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold 120 million copies (and counting). It is the best-selling book in the series, but when it was released in 1997, only a few hundred hardcover copies were printed.
The first limited edition led to the original UK bindings becoming the “Holy Grail” for Harry Potter collectors. First editions of the book are worth about $45,000 at auction. The billion-dollar franchise has inspired fans around the world, and wealthier fans won't hesitate to pay thousands for a piece of Potterverse history.