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Harry Potter Collectible Books, Variations and Special Editions

Harry Potter has been printed in countless different languages, but there is an array of variations in print for just the English language alone. The original Harry Potter books were published in the UK, beginning with the UK version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. When the books came to the United States, the title was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which is the most widely recognized version today.

Apart from the title change, the US version of books were Americanized and include subtle language variations from the UK editions. In addition to these subtle differences in language, there are several variations in cover illustrations. In the UK, an adult version of the books with adult cover art were printed as a means of offering a wider audience appeal.

Book collectors and general Harry Potter collectors may be interested in learning more about these differences in printings when determining which editions to collect.

Please Note: All UK Editions are available from the UK Amazon store which ships worldwide, while all American Editions are available from the main Amazon store in the US. In addition, some of the UK titles can also be found at the main Amazon store. New in November 2010: Harry Potter Signature Edition Books Available

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Book 1: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

The original version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the children's version with an illustrated cover of Harry and the Hogwart's Express. The UK children's title was illustrated by Thomas Taylor. The Special Edition cloth hardcover has a red cover with a smaller version of this illustration centered on the front. The adult hardcover version features cover art with a large red crystal stone - the Philosopher's Stone - as featured in the film. Available in November 2010 is a new edition paperback series called the Harry Potter Signature Edition series.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone

Special Cloth Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone


Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone





Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone


Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone


Harry Potter (Original) Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone


New! November 2010
Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Philosopher's Stone



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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Book 1 Alternate Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

The American version - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, features an illustrated cover with a slightly different Harry, this time on his broom trying to catch the Golden Snitch. The cover art and interior illustrations were done by Mary GrandPre. The American versions of the books also feature the lightning bolt-style titles that were carried over into the feature films.

Hardcover Editions

Standard American Hardcover Edition

Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer's Stone

10th Anniversary Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer's Stone





Paperback Editions

Standard American Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer's Stone



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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Book 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The UK children's version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, illustrated by Cliff Wright, depicts Harry and Ron riding in Mr. Weasley's flying Ford Anglia. The cover art for the UK adult version shows the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets with entwined snakes, as shown in the movie. The cover for the American version, illustrated by Mary GrandPre, shows Harry hanging onto Fawkes the phoenix as he's being whisked away from the Chamber of Secrets.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets

UK Special Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets



UK Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets


Standard American Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets





Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets



UK Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets


UK Original Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets



New! November 2010
Harry Potter Signature Edition
Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets



Standard American Edition
Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets



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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Book 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The UK children's version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, illustrated by Cliff Wright, shows Harry and Hermione riding Buckbeak the hippogriff. The cover art for the UK adult version shows an exterior view of Azkaban prison. The cover for the American version, illustrated by Mary GrandPre, also shows Harry and Hermione riding on the back of hippogriff Buckbeak.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban

UK Special Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban



UK Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban


Standard American Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban





Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban



UK Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban


UK Adult Original Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban



New! November 2010
UK Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban



Standard American Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban



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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Book 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The covers for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire vary greatly. The UK children's version was illustrated by Giles Greenfield and depicts Harry being attacked by the Hungarian Horntail dragon. The cover art for the UK adult version shows the goblet of fire with blue flames. The new Harry Potter Signature Series cover shows the dark mark with skull and snake. The cover for the American version, illustrated by Mary GrandPre, features Harry brandishing his wand.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire

UK Special Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire



UK Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire


Standard American Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire





Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire



UK Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire


UK Adult Original Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire



New! November 2010
UK Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire



Standard American Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire



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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Book 5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The UK children's version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was illustrated by Jason Cockcroft, and depicts a beautiful illustration of Fawkes the phoenix. The cover art for the UK adult version shows the phoenix statue outside Dumbledore's office. The Harry Potter Signature edition features an illustration of the the orb prophecy. Similar to the previous American version, Order of the Phoenix illustrated by Mary GrandPre, shows a teen Harry with his wand.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix

UK Special Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix



UK Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix


Standard American Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix



American Deluxe Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix






Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix




UK Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix


New! November 2010
UK Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix



Standard American Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix




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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Book 6: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

The UK children's version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft, shows Harry and Dumbledore in a ring of fire. The cover art for the UK adult version shows a tattered copy of the Half-Blood Prince's potions book. The Harry Potter Signature edition shows an illustration of the exterior of the cave and the water below. The American version, illustrated by Mary GrandPre, shows Harry and Dumbledore gazing into the pensieve.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince

UK Special Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince



UK Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince


Standard American Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince



American Deluxe Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince






Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince




UK Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince


New! November 2010
UK Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince



Standard American Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince




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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Book 7: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The UK children's version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was illustrated by Jason Cockcroft and features Harry, Ron and Hermione in action. The cover art for the UK adult version shows the Slytherin Locket Horcrux. The Harry Potter Signature edition shows the tombstones in Godric's Hollow. The American version, illustrated by Mary GrandPre, shows Harry gesturing upwards, as though either casting a spell or warding someone off - perhaps Voldemort.

Hardcover Editions

UK Children's Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows

UK Special Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows



UK Adult Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows


Standard American Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows



American Deluxe Edition Hardcover

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows






Paperback Editions

UK Children's Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows

UK Celebratory Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows




UK Adult Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows


New! November 2010
UK Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows



Standard American Edition Paperback

Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows




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Harry Potter Box Sets

Box Sets

Hardcover Edition Box Sets

UK Children's Edition Hardcover Box Set


UK Special Edition Hardcover Box Set



UK Adult Edition Hardcover Box Set


Standard American Edition Hardcover Box Set





Paperback Edition Box Sets

UK Children's Edition Paperback Box Set


UK Adult Edition Paperback Box Set



New! November 2010
UK Harry Potter Signature Edition Paperback Box Set


Standard American Edition Paperback Box Set



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Are you collecting variations in Harry Potter editions? Which is your favorite or most valuable?

  • glutenallergy May 24, 2012 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    I would love to read the British versions, to see how Jo intended the story to be (I have the US versions).
  • Edutopia Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:55 pm | delete
    Great lens, I never knew there was so many cover art options for the series. Would love to get a complete set besides the US first run hardbacks.
  • chemknitsblog Nov 17, 2010 @ 10:09 am | delete
    I have about half UK and half US versions. I prefer the UK editions because the spelling differences make me hear them speak in the British accent ;)

    I also have the first two in Spanish. Each time I try reading them, suddenly a ton of old vocab words flow into my head.
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