UNBOXING THIS ULTRA RARE HARRY POTTER BOOK | IT TOOK YEARS TO FIND!

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  • This ULTRA RARE copy of Philosopher's Stone took me 8-9 years to track down! It is FINALLY in The Potter Collector library!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 258

  • @s1827-w5w
    @s1827-w5w 5 років тому +185

    The Potter Collector library is an absolute dream. So glad you got your hands on this book!

    • @ThePotterCollector
      @ThePotterCollector  5 років тому +2

      Me too!

    • @7thHanuman
      @7thHanuman 2 роки тому

      @@ThePotterCollector There is a first printing Canadian Philosopher Stone and Chamber of secrets with 10 to 1 number line and Bloombury covers..
      I been secretly collecting them for the last ten years.
      I will make a video to increase public awareness and demand.
      Here is my background story....
      Back in my college days, I returned home from a night of partying. I opened my web browser, saw an interesting news feed article. In this article, a major auction house sold a collection of Harry potter books with all the book covers from around the World. The winner paid ridiculous amount of money over $100,000 for the collection. He bought the collection as a gift for his wife. She was a huge fan of Harry potter. The article went on to mention was not complete with one book missing...that was the 1st Printing Canadian edition...........and...........with..............Bloombury cover. I instantly knew it must be rare to be the only book missing in the collection.
      I immediately did a quick search with no luck.
      From that moment forward, I did searches for the book when I get memory flashes of the article. This went on for five years. Then...one random evening, I finally found it; from that moment forward, I been secretly collecting them.
      I know you are one of many big content creators on Harry potter books. I have not seen it in any content creators collections.
      Amazing how after all these years, the information in that article still hold true.
      I like your library very much. You did it right and your collection is worth a lot of money.
      Thank you for sharing.

  • @carlyk8970
    @carlyk8970 5 років тому +26

    Loved hearing you read the first paragraph! Potter Collector audiobooks would be great... 😝

  • @annacori8152
    @annacori8152 5 років тому +56

    It’s crazy how something so small can get me so excited just because your channel has given me a new appreciation for these things

    • @ThePotterCollector
      @ThePotterCollector  5 років тому +4

      They're amazing things! I'm so glad for that new appreciation in you!

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 5 років тому

      It's all in the details!

    • @carrielintern4729
      @carrielintern4729 5 років тому

      I agree with you! I want to start collecting more books but no room!

  • @Aphrodite_Lady
    @Aphrodite_Lady 5 років тому +3

    I live in Canada on the west coast, not too far from where Raincoast books was founded, and around here you can usually find a few early Harry Potter Raincoast books in thrift stores. I bought a hardcover Philosopher's Stone, 8th edition, in excellent condition for $1.25. I smiled while watching this video and took my copy off of my bookshelf to look through as you unboxed yours. Mine really is nothing compared to yours, but it made me very happy to find it that day. :)

  • @atharvsalve
    @atharvsalve 5 років тому +44

    Potter Collector : finds ultra rare harry potter book
    Me : struggling to buy a harry potter pencil 😂😂😂

  • @balsam4161
    @balsam4161 5 років тому +9

    Congrats! The Potter community is so happy for you! Ps your library is AWESOME 👍🏻🙂

  • @danamelton1738
    @danamelton1738 5 років тому +1

    There is no better home for these amazing books. Thank you for sharing your passion with us and letting us all enjoy the Harry Potter books we may never see anywhere else in our lives.

  • @nayaaamee
    @nayaaamee 5 років тому +4

    Wow. First time coming across your Channel and I am in love with your wall!! I need a book tour or something I AM GOING DOWN A RABBIT HOLE OF UR AMAZING VIDEOS !

  • @terria9739
    @terria9739 5 років тому +2

    I'm very happy for you! Absolutely love your enthusiasm and it's contagious!

  • @JessicaPerez-ov9mt
    @JessicaPerez-ov9mt 5 років тому

    Congratulations!!! Im glad you shared that unboxing with us! I can not stress enough how amazing that library is!

  • @sameerrajakumar
    @sameerrajakumar 5 років тому +34

    This was so cool n interesting 🤔 but I want to know how do u know or find out about all the different editions of the HP books?

    • @ThePotterCollector
      @ThePotterCollector  5 років тому +6

      Word of mouth and researching the internet.

    • @sameerrajakumar
      @sameerrajakumar 5 років тому

      The Potter Collector sweet n would u know if there is South African editions of HP 📚

    • @Onmysheet
      @Onmysheet 5 років тому

      Know any good sellers who sell Harry Potter 1st editions?

  • @emmashibilski4715
    @emmashibilski4715 5 років тому

    I love it when you do a book unboxing! It’s even better when it’s a rare book!!

  • @mrmovieelf
    @mrmovieelf 5 років тому +17

    Thanks for inspiring me to make vids!
    I just got some cool Potter Toys

  • @microwavedriki
    @microwavedriki 5 років тому +3

    I got goosebumps when you opened the cover ! Btw i am happy for you !!

  • @charlespealey6581
    @charlespealey6581 5 років тому

    Yes you finally got it ! I remember all the posts and stories you did about looking for this book. Congrats

  • @JV-YTS
    @JV-YTS 5 років тому

    I could watch a whole video or series of videos of you reading the whole book. I feel like you would bring a different light to it 🙌🏼

  • @FANI-NI
    @FANI-NI 5 років тому +4

    I learn so much about collecting from you!

  • @hayliejune1527
    @hayliejune1527 5 років тому

    Wow! You are so amazing! Such a surprise you don't have one million subscribers yet! Love you so much!

  • @jackie8357
    @jackie8357 5 років тому +1

    Love all the little errors that make it more valuable and rare

  • @robertshay9235
    @robertshay9235 5 років тому +1

    Congrats. It’s always nice when you hunt for something for so long and when the moment comes where you find that ever elusive item....total euphoria!!

  • @shalesbrickart2700
    @shalesbrickart2700 5 років тому +1

    Congrats on acquiring that rare edition! I had to go and check out my edition. Mine seems to be series five and it still has the double listing of 1 wand on page 53!

  • @LunaLynnLovegood
    @LunaLynnLovegood 5 років тому +1

    Happy to see some Canadian representation featured on the channel :) Congrats on the new addition to your collection!

  • @littleflower1826
    @littleflower1826 5 років тому

    Peter, warmest congratulations! I am SO HAPPY for you! That was so exciting!!! And, as always, very educational!

  • @Karina-pm7ol
    @Karina-pm7ol 5 років тому

    Love your library! I live my harry potter dreams through your channel!!

  • @pearlnightberry
    @pearlnightberry 5 років тому

    Finally!! Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎈 I’m so happy for you 😎

  • @SandraMorris51
    @SandraMorris51 5 років тому

    Congratulations on your new baby 💕

  • @Kali9355
    @Kali9355 5 років тому

    So happy you got to have this book!

  • @katy125
    @katy125 5 років тому

    Wow congradulations! So glad you finally found it!

  • @MuslimahMelika
    @MuslimahMelika 5 років тому

    I absolutely love your enthusiasm! I don't get it at all; I quite like collecting the different artworks, but I'm not fussed about the editions, but it's great to see people do passionate about things. Really happy for you! :)

  • @verticalartsrec
    @verticalartsrec 5 років тому +1

    Glad you found it! I think the only rare Harry Potter book I have is the first greek edition of The Philosopher's Stone from a public library, of course in really bad condition. Never took this back, the library closed that month! 😅

  • @fordbronco423
    @fordbronco423 5 років тому +3

    Your the only one who makes good harry potter video!

  • @Kimberly6ft
    @Kimberly6ft 5 років тому

    Saw you on a national commerical for universal last night !! Great job Pete, you made the big time :)

  • @sir_siren
    @sir_siren 5 років тому

    That collection tho 🤩🤩 it's so cool you could find it!

  • @damianvhs4127
    @damianvhs4127 5 років тому

    Congratulations, The Potter Collector! That's awesome, because this edition is the holy grail of the HP book collection. :)

  • @nicoles6495
    @nicoles6495 5 років тому

    Omg! What a neat and wonderful book that you were able to acquire! This video made me happy. It’s my birthday!

  • @jessisstories9375
    @jessisstories9375 5 років тому +3

    Congrats on finding it and will you ever open the library for fans to view?:)

  • @HalconMileinario
    @HalconMileinario 5 років тому +1

    Hi Peter! congrats on the addition to your amazing collection! one question, what do you use to protect the dust jacket?

  • @willhamilton297
    @willhamilton297 5 років тому +24

    Imagine this guy getting burgled. Like, two guys crack open a window and are like “hey man, hey that tv, I’m gonna check out this room.” He walks into the library and is like “WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!” It’s just all 7,000,000 different versions of the Harry Potter series, he grabs his buddy and is like “WE GOTTA GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE MAN!” No one has tried to burgle this man since, and no one ever will.

    • @cc6756
      @cc6756 5 років тому

      😂

  • @OrangeSodaTicTac
    @OrangeSodaTicTac 5 років тому +1

    Was this the one that sold for $760? That is amazing! So happy to see you of all the people won this auction (If this was the auction you won) :D

  • @danaondrackova3431
    @danaondrackova3431 5 років тому

    Funny how I do not get excited about some rare book but I am stoked about you being so happy about a book :D You are like a stamp collector :-) About that odd numbering - the only thing that comes to my mind about that missing "1" for the first edition is that someone thought "oh the first edition means 10-2 so the 1 is removed to show that this is the first edition" and then they realized their mistake, actually printing "second edition" instead

  • @hayleyevans1021
    @hayleyevans1021 5 років тому

    Aww peter.....how stunning is the book! Simply beautiful 😘

  • @Akira-10n
    @Akira-10n 5 років тому

    Very happy for you!

  • @themiddleearthcollector2785
    @themiddleearthcollector2785 5 років тому

    Yes, you finally got it. Awesome Peter that great. Cheers

  • @gisellelanchbery2832
    @gisellelanchbery2832 5 років тому +14

    My paperback copy of the philosophers stone does not have a copyright page. Do you know why?

    • @merrilyr.5484
      @merrilyr.5484 5 років тому

      What edition is it? UK or US, etc....
      Also I would check the front AND back, sometimes they print in the back
      (Former librarian/potter fanatic)

    • @joshdwaynecanlas9143
      @joshdwaynecanlas9143 5 років тому

      That's weird maybe they forgot to put the printing page

    • @gisellelanchbery2832
      @gisellelanchbery2832 5 років тому

      @@merrilyr.5484 it is an Australian edition, although maybe it just fell out.

    • @cynthiang
      @cynthiang 5 років тому

      @@gisellelanchbery2832 I have aussie versions and mine don't have copyright pages either :-/

  • @haley_hall
    @haley_hall 5 років тому +3

    Omg I love you soooo much I love Harry Potter books and Harry Potter things soooo much I read the whole series of Harry Potter twice and I’m doing it again!!!!!!!!

    • @haley_hall
      @haley_hall 5 років тому

      Omg thx for liking my comment I’m reading Harry Potter right now

  • @lalienpark3428
    @lalienpark3428 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this awesome experience!! I wish to visit your library....a wishful thinking. :)

  • @ljc.youtube
    @ljc.youtube 5 років тому

    congratulations on your rare find! What did the covers look like for the very first covers on the first printings?

  • @kelsbrink4601
    @kelsbrink4601 5 років тому

    The library is amazing!

  • @cjdepano406
    @cjdepano406 5 років тому

    Glad you found it so happy congrats

  • @ARBotin
    @ARBotin 5 років тому +1

    I’d buy audiobooks narrated by you! 😂 congratulations on your new find!

  • @rosiegirl7112
    @rosiegirl7112 5 років тому

    Wow this is fantastic - just curious was it a Canadian seller that had the online auction? I so wish I had bought these books way back at the beginning.......probably like everyone else ha ha. Have a great day!!

  • @info1190
    @info1190 5 років тому

    Yes I waiting for this since I saw your tweet on Twitter!

  • @raectavia2264
    @raectavia2264 5 років тому

    I love books unboxings 😍 they are so beautiful

  • @fyp6824
    @fyp6824 5 років тому

    Great job on finding it man

  • @HarshitGupta-eb2ru
    @HarshitGupta-eb2ru 4 роки тому

    I got this book on my 1st Birthday... I am 16 now... Jeez!! That's extraordinary ☺️...Love your videos♥️... Love from India

  • @RainandGiraffes
    @RainandGiraffes 5 років тому +1

    So I got a little curious and checked what editions my HP books are. And apparently my Swedish book 3 starts on chapter 22 and when the book ends it starts from the beginning and the book seems normal. Is that a known “issue”? Is that something some collector would be interested in? I just have no clue =)

  • @stephaniejohnson3161
    @stephaniejohnson3161 5 років тому +2

    could you do a series where you read all the books out loud like an audio book as you have wonderful voice?

  • @Capradio93
    @Capradio93 5 років тому

    Congrats Peter!

  • @danielallen1400
    @danielallen1400 5 років тому

    Love the video! What editions are those hardcovers in middle of the top shelf where the two bookcases meet behind you?

    • @phanterleo
      @phanterleo 5 років тому

      Daniel Allen the ones with the beautiful bindings right? 4 left, 3 right ? I would love to know that too! they do look so good

  • @tictacs30
    @tictacs30 5 років тому

    I'm so happy for you! ❤️

  • @mattpatrickmusic
    @mattpatrickmusic 5 років тому +1

    Hi Peter, it's been a while since you've mentioned the potter collector library totals, what's an estimate of books currently in the collection?

  • @CriSty892
    @CriSty892 5 років тому

    Amazing! when will you do a new tour of your magical library ???

  • @crazykidcuber5910
    @crazykidcuber5910 5 років тому

    I love your collection, and i hope i can get that many hp books too! Mischief Managed!

  • @thatoneboi4928
    @thatoneboi4928 5 років тому

    That is so Amazing! I am so happy for you!!!! 😁😀👍

  • @umbralunea
    @umbralunea 5 років тому

    time to start looking for this book in all the second hand stores

  • @mikewhite2741
    @mikewhite2741 2 роки тому

    This book is extremely cool as I didn't know about this whole blue cover/2nd print thing. Does this mean there is a blue cover book with 2nd print on the copyright page which is a FIRST PRINT ... and then there is a regular cover book with 2nd print on the copyright page that is the ACTUAL 2nd print?? I have five 1st prints from Azkaban on - but I only have 4th prints of the first two books!! I am jealous! lol ... but its the thrill of the hunt!! Trying to find special books is very fun!!

  • @TheWallflowerDiaries
    @TheWallflowerDiaries 5 років тому

    I just love watching your videos. Hope one day I’ll have a collection like yours only...🤪

  • @raonaidr8507
    @raonaidr8507 5 років тому

    Late, but the reason they start with a second printing might be that it looks like Raincoast Books is a distribution platform, not a full publishing house. So they probably worked out a distribution deal with Bloomsbury UK but didn't actually buy full rights, so it was technically **a** second printing of the British book. :)

  • @MarielleMangga
    @MarielleMangga 5 років тому

    So cool🤩, congrats!

  • @chriswilliams2837
    @chriswilliams2837 5 років тому

    Hey Kennith, this is Chris. I sent you the paperback of the Spanish Edition of the Philosopher Stone back almost 11 months ago and I was wondering if you had found the rest of them to add to your collection?

  • @lillyrockstar7
    @lillyrockstar7 5 років тому

    Hi Potter collector !! I was wondering if you knew the value of the Canadian 4th (technically 3rd) printings of the philosopher stone? I was at my local value village and found a copy with a number line from 10-4 (no blue hardback whomp whomp) and figured I had something rare !
    Amazing that you found the first print in Canada though! Good to know there is no 10-1 number line for future collecting 👌🏼

  • @mindylu32
    @mindylu32 5 років тому

    I suddenly need Peter to narrate all the books, LOL!

  • @syizzy8456
    @syizzy8456 5 років тому

    I have the original paper back philosophers stone Uk edition. Love it. Feel very lucky to have one.

  • @allergictoseafood
    @allergictoseafood 5 років тому

    I want :') 💔 by the way The Harry Potter Library behind you is lit, i would spend my whole day reading one shelf ❤

  • @srrfounder1
    @srrfounder1 5 років тому

    I'm a book geek, too, Peter... CONGRATS! ~Mikio 💚

  • @jeansecond
    @jeansecond 5 років тому +2

    I have the first edition of PS in the portuguese version. I don't know how rare it is but it has a diferent cover art then the others that came out after. It only cost me 1Euro lol and it makes me a proud owner :D

  • @DeadMeatMorgan
    @DeadMeatMorgan 5 років тому

    Perhaps there was a printing with a 10-1 number line but it was only a very limited run available to staff? But then again that probably wouldn’t explain none have been made available since

  • @PixarMan2001
    @PixarMan2001 4 роки тому

    One thing that confuses me about Canadian editions is when each edition was published. Like, it was after the US probably, but the Paperbacks, Adult Editions, etc., were all published later. I'd love to see a comprehensive history of these Canadian releases.

  • @laurenjp1491
    @laurenjp1491 3 роки тому

    I have the paperback Canadian edition with the number line at 2 like you have (my personal copy and my first HP book). I imagine it’s not valuable except to me. Loved this video! ❤️

    • @hannahmountney3927
      @hannahmountney3927 2 роки тому +1

      Hello, just scrolling the messages and saw yours and I was curious. Is yours a Raincoast one? I have a printed in Canada one but it doesn’t say Raincoast anywhere and has Bloomsbury on the side but is 10-2 in the number line. It’s so hard to find info out on this and google was no help. I tried to ask Raincoast but they weren’t too helpful. If anyone has any info on this I’d be really interested. Thanks

    • @laurenjp1491
      @laurenjp1491 2 роки тому

      @@hannahmountney3927 I believe it’s Bloomsbury. It’s packed away but I’ll have to check next time!

  • @carrielintern4729
    @carrielintern4729 5 років тому

    How many different editions are there all over the World? Love your collection! How many books do you own? Xxx

  • @stitchesbyselina
    @stitchesbyselina 5 років тому +5

    second!!1 love your videos theyre sooo creative

  • @user-bx4bo3xd4e
    @user-bx4bo3xd4e Рік тому

    Hey there, I've been looking for information forever, but I cant figure out any information on it. It's a first edition Canadian philosophers stone scholastic school edition ?

  • @lala-everyonescrazyaunt
    @lala-everyonescrazyaunt 5 років тому +1

    I love a unique naked cover! I'm always so happy when you get a super rare edition because I know how much you appreciate them. 💟 I asked you a question on Twitter about a special edition I'm trying to identify (with photo). Thanks! 👍✨ #KeepCollecting

  • @MissDowie
    @MissDowie 5 років тому +1

    Who love more books like you? You a weirdo! I like it!! Its so rare!

  • @carrielintern4729
    @carrielintern4729 5 років тому

    Wow! That is odd and would be interesting to find out why there wasn't a 10 to 1 line! Xx

  • @MariFknGates
    @MariFknGates 5 років тому

    Hello I'm not a collector and I must admit I'm not a major fan of Harry Potter but I do enjoy them, where would I find just a basic copy of all the books just to read them? I've seen only the movies but I would love to read the books.

  • @nianiakuy8042
    @nianiakuy8042 5 років тому +1

    And I am one of the people that said “What?”. Love your video 😉

  • @amy_soucy
    @amy_soucy 5 років тому

    How exciting!

  • @meganpeters93
    @meganpeters93 5 років тому

    Literally just looked at all my Harry Potter books and four of of the seven books are first editions. 10-1 number lines. Now I’m going to be keeping my eyes open now at the second hand stores

  • @Alexandra-gg8ro
    @Alexandra-gg8ro 5 років тому

    Did you do an unboxing/review of the new 20th anniversary Swedish editions (with the cool changing Hogwarts cover)? I swear I watched that video, but I can't find it on your channel. I was hoping to see if you had left links on where we could buy them.

  • @TheSweetums91
    @TheSweetums91 5 років тому

    Hey there! Couple questions, I have a Goblet of Fire book that is listed as a first edition but is there other criteria as well that would be a way to tell its legitimate? Second, I have a box set and it’s serial numbers are 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 it was printed in 2011 so I know none of them are valuable but just wanted to see if you know what that’s all about! Love love love your channel by the way!

  • @yellowRose806
    @yellowRose806 5 років тому

    Did the first printing of the US edition have the double "1 wand" too? I wasn't a HP reader as a child, but I think I've seen it before.

  • @rydeordie164
    @rydeordie164 5 років тому

    Is this book extremely rare and extremely valuable (as compared to say a first edition, first printing) or is it just extremely rare but not necessarily valuable? Thanks and love your channel

  • @davidschmeling1699
    @davidschmeling1699 Рік тому

    Hi Peter, have you learned the print run on this book?

  • @TinasReborns
    @TinasReborns 5 років тому

    This was great find. I never knew this

  • @Ikiuyo
    @Ikiuyo 5 років тому

    can you review some etsy hp mystery boxes! i've wanted to buy one so badly

  • @spudOSR
    @spudOSR 5 років тому

    Only found out I had a 1st edition 1st print British Harry Potter chamber of secrets in my cupboard for years, I never thought to check

  • @hanahyane9189
    @hanahyane9189 5 років тому +1

    That is soo coollll.

  • @Wh3l0N
    @Wh3l0N 4 роки тому

    Where do you get your dust jackets for the hardcover books like for the UK edition collection.

  • @k.t2391
    @k.t2391 5 років тому

    Hi Peter, I have a question, How much would the Canadian edition be worth if it was ok condition and had no dust jacket. thanks so much
    p.s I love your collection so much!!!!!!!!!!!