The World's Most Expensive Books

Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone (1997) JK Rowling The first story in the infamous series of Harry Potter books was released in 1997, and has since gained worldwide notoriety. If you have one of the original versions, it could be worth a staggering £95,000. First Paperback Edition first impression (1997) £30,000 True First Hardcover Edition (1997) £95,000

The Hobbit (1937) JRR Tolkien If you have a first, second, or second revised edition of the classic fantasy story, The Hobbit, you could be sitting on a fortune. Our research has shown that copies of this book can reach up to almost £10,000 in value. Second revised edition (1951) Valued at £5,000 First US Edition (1938) Valued at £9,000 First Edition, Fourth Impression (1946) Valued at £9,995

The Cat in the Hat (1957) Dr Seuss Most adults will have happy memories of reading the Dr Seuss stories as children, with their whimsical rhymes and magical illustrations. It might be time to make a new memory, as a hardback first edition of The Cat in the Hat could get you a staggering £13,000, depending on the condition of your copy. First Edition (1957) Valued at £13,300

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Sherlock Holmes stories have been re-imagined numerous times to bring them into the modern day, making them a household favourite for many families. For anyone who read the classic stories as a child (or an adult!), it could be a good idea to rummage for your copies of the books, as first editions of The Hound of the Baskervilles can get up to £9,000. True First Issue (1902) £2,750 First Edition, first impression (1902) £3,000 Hardcover First Edition (1902)£9,000

The Jungle Book & Second Jungle Book (1894-5) Rudyard Kipling The original stories that Disney based their well loved movie on are filled with magic and wonder. First editions can reach up to almost £7,000 in value. First edition, first printing (1894) £3,500 Hardback first edition (1894) £6,650

The Jungle Book & Second Jungle Book (1894-5) Rudyard Kipling The original stories that Disney based their well loved movie on are filled with magic and wonder. First editions can reach up to almost £7,000 in value. First edition, first printing (1894) £3,500 Hardback first edition (1894) £6,650

The Winnie the Pooh Collection (1924-28) AA Milne Before Disney’s version, the A.A. Milne stories were some of the most popular to read to children. Check your bookshelves, as the full collection of four books (Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six) could be worth around £17,500. Full Collection First Editions (1924 - 28) £17,500 Winnie the Pooh (single book) First Edition (1926) £5,000

The Winnie the Pooh Collection (1924-28) AA Milne Before Disney’s version, the A.A. Milne stories were some of the most popular to read to children. Check your bookshelves, as the full collection of four books (Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six) could be worth around £17,500. Full Collection First Editions (1924 - 28) £17,500 Winnie the Pooh (single book) First Edition (1926) £5,000

The Winnie the Pooh Collection (1924-28) AA Milne Before Disney’s version, the A.A. Milne stories were some of the most popular to read to children. Check your bookshelves, as the full collection of four books (Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six) could be worth around £17,500. Full Collection First Editions (1924 - 28) £17,500 Winnie the Pooh (single book) First Edition (1926) £5,000

The Winnie the Pooh Collection (1924-28) AA Milne Before Disney’s version, the A.A. Milne stories were some of the most popular to read to children. Check your bookshelves, as the full collection of four books (Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six) could be worth around £17,500. Full Collection First Editions (1924 - 28) £17,500 Winnie the Pooh (single book) First Edition (1926) £5,000

A Christmas Carol (1843) Charles Dickens We all know the tale of Scrooge and the three Christmas Ghosts, but did you know how valuable the original editions of Charles Dickens’ iconic novel are? A true first edition will get up to £33,000 with specialist sellers. Second US Edition (1844) £8,750 True First edition, first printing (1843) £33,000 Hardback First edition, first issue (1843) £12,500

Squirrel Nutkin (1901) Beatrix Potter The charming illustrations of Beatrix Potter have been winning the hearts of children for over 120 years, and these days copies of her books can First UK Edition (1903) £1,500 First edition first impression (1903) £2,000 First Trade Edition (Deluxe Binding) (1903) £4,500

The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901) Beatrix Potter Another beautiful classic from Beatrix Potter, this one can reach almost £15,000 for a hardback first edition and first printing. First UK Edition (1903) £1,500 First Deluxe Issue (1907) £2,500 First trade edition, deluxe issue £12,500 Hardback First edition first printing £14,700