Luxembourgish Edition

The Luxembourgish translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is one of the most accessible for collectors—in paperback format. Publisher Kairos Editions still offers the paperback version for sale on its website, making it an easy acquisition for those seeking a complete set of translations. However, the true first edition, published in hardcover, tells a very different story.

Released in November 2009, the first printing was limited to just 1,250 copies, all in hardback—confirmed for me by the publisher. This hardcover edition is one of the most elusive and difficult to acquire for translation collectors. Its scarcity is compounded by the fact that most collectors are content with the readily available paperback version, meaning the few existing hardcovers often remain tucked away in private hands. To date (February 2025), I have not seen a single copy appear for sale on the open market, though some are known to have exchanged hands privately.

This edition features the original Thomas Taylor cover art, framed by a distinctive red border, and was translated by Florence Berg. All subsequent printings have been produced only in paperback, making identification of the first edition straightforward—any hardcover copy is a confirmed first printing.

In addition to the printed book, an audiobook version, narrated by Steve Karia, was released in 2019. A Luxembourgish translation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is also available in hardcover, but details about its print run are less clear.