The original illustration for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has sold for a record-breaking $1.9 million.

The previous record for franchise memorabilia stood at $421,000 for a first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" sold in 2021.

Original ‘Harry Potter’ Cover Art Could Fetch Up To $600,000 At Auction—Possibly Breaking Book Series’ Record. ByMary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff.

The watercolor cover art for the first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was painted in 1996 by a recent art school graduate from Britain who was working at a bookstore.

J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was the beginning of what would become a worldwide phenomenon. Now, the original illustration for the first edition of ...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: And finally, everything comes crashing together in this final, eventful cover, representing Harry’s final battle with Lord Voldemort.

The original illustration for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has sold for a record-breaking $1.9 million.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire wasn’t just a turning point in the story—it was also a turning point in book cover design around the world. From dramatic dragons to moody mazes to artwork ...

“The front cover of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows features a dramatic sky of oranges and golds. It depicts 17-year-old Harry with arm outstretched, reaching upward.

Treasure, a mysterious locket and "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" are images on the covers of the final Harry Potter novel by author JK Rowling. Skip to main content. Exclusive news, ...

For the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter series, Scholastic will release the classic paperback editions of the first seven Harry Potter books with refreshed covers in May, followed by a new ...