Harry Potter Limited Edition Antiquarian and Collectible Books
The Harry Potter stories by Rowling are based on an orphan boy who learns he is a wizard. He is contacted by Hagrid, a half giant wizard introduced in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, who will become a great friend throughout his years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. These books follow Harry through his adventures, with his two close friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, after Harry learns the truth about his parents' death.
What are some Harry Potter books by Rowling?The series of seven books by Rowling include:
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The limited-edition antiquarian and collectible Harry Potter books by Rowling published by Bloomsbury include some that are signed by J.K. Rowling. The following is some information on a few of the Harry Potter books available:
- Pop-up books: Pop-up books for children and adults contains graphics of some of the famous scenes and creatures from the stories.
- Collector's editions: Created for those who collect Harry Potter themed merchandise, some are designed to resemble textbooks from the series.
- Signed books: Signed by J.K. Rowling, these may or may not come with authentication of signature.
- Leather bound: Created to mimic antique books.
- First edition: These come in sets or can be purchased individually.
While there is no one-size-fits all recommendation for reading these books, the books are recommended for 9 to 12 year old children. They are written for a 5th to 6th grade reading level.
How should you store rare books to retain their integrity?Storing your collectible books, whether they are hardcover or not, the right way may help them maintain their integrity for years to come. Books should be stored in an area with low humidity and no frequent temperature fluctuations. They can be stored on a shelf, out of direct sunlight, or placed into artifact boxes for safekeeping. If you want to add an extra element of protection, you can first place the books in polyethylene bags, unsealed, and then placed into a storage container.
Why are these books considered to be rare?The Harry Potter books listed in the limited edition antiquarian and collectible category are not the books you can pick up at your local bookstore, which is why they are considered rare. Many of these books were manufactured years ago during the first release of the books and most are hardcover. Some are wrapped and have never been opened. Others have been signed by the author J.K. Rowling, many with authentication of the signature. This collection also includes collections of cover art and limited edition leather-bound books of each year at Hogwarts. There are also first printings of the books, many of which are unread.
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