2000 dollars for a first edition copy of Sorcerer's stone!!! Jesus that is expensive for a modern book.
Edit: Particularly considering first edition Huck Finn is only 600, and first Tom Sawyer 3000.
Posted by Andrew W (Member # 4172) on :
And considering that The Sorcerer's Stone is a stupid name for The Philosopher's Stone.
AW
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
And considering that some people are intolerant.
Posted by aspectre (Member # 2222) on :
In 2002, a signed first edition hardback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was sold for £10,575 / $16,660
In 2001, Taylor's original pencil and watercolour drawing for the front cover was sold for £85,750 / $122,000
Posted by Launchywiggin (Member # 9116) on :
Holy Cow Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Holy Cow Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I actually own a couple first edition Twains, and it is amusing to me to see so many modern books selling at such high prices, comparatively. I can absolutely understand it, though part of what I'm personally paying for when I buy a book as a collectible is the sensation of age.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester: Holy Cow
We have one of those at Cornell. I've only heard about it though, never seen it. Apparently people have to stick their hands in.