Old Harry Potter Books Are Worth A Fair Bit Of Money

If it was published by Bloomsbury, is a hardback and the cover shows Harry standing by a train, you're in luck. AbeBooks, a book site, reckons you can get as much as $55,000 for this rare print, especially if you have a copy that is credited to 'Joanne Rowling' instead of J.K.

The third novel, published by Bloomsbury, also has some commercial value, but it's equal to that of the American print of the first book - that is, the change of title to the 'Sorcerer's' Stone - which can go up to $700, which means you won't be able to get as much bang for your buck.

After the third book, later titles from The Goblet Of Fire to The Deathly Hallows were printed in huge numbers to appeal to larger demand. So unless you got a signed copy (lucky!) or a special edition, you're more likely to get a couple hundred quid for your storage troubles.

While we personally couldn't ever imagine getting rid of our precious hardbacks, the news could come in handy for someone wanting a little cash injection.