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MARCH 19, 2008 at 8:04 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Bloomberg.com via Yahoo! News
An auction at Christie's International auction house in London today will include
a rare first edition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, one of only 500 printed, and is expected to fetch between $8,075 to $12,100.
The book, part of the Fine Printed Books including Children's & Illustrated Books auction, is just one lot of the series, which also includes a first edition of Chamber of Secrets and an uncorrected edition of Prisoner of Azkaban.
UPDATE: In an update of this news, the above mentioned copy of the Philosopher's Stone sold for 4,000 pounds ($7,976.69) including fees.
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Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Wow, that's a lot of money. I assume that these rare books will go up in value in the years to come, just like most investments. However, I think I would be too scared to read them, in case i ripped a page or spilt coffee on them.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 8:54 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Wow! I want those books now! uncorrected edition of Prisoner of Azkaban. wow! fascinating! lucky you
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 9:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 892
Linakekei says:
What do they mean by uncorrected?
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:01 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Darn. Congratulations to whomever wins these!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:41 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
once again a book will go on auction and there is NO way I can even try to afford what some of these people will pay for it haha.
but if I had it, I would def do it!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:56 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Price seems a bit lower than I would have thought it would go for. My guess is that some of the hype may be wearing off for the books. Or the economy is not real good at the moment. Should rev up again in a few years.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4499
PowerGranger says:
I actually thought it would go for more than that...it really is an excellent investment, besides being an incredibly cool thing to have. It's one of the few items that have been up for auction that I think it makes sense to buy because its value will only increase. Besides, who wouldn't love to have that on display?!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 11:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 823
jade_eyes says:
I'm sure as a book collector you would love to get your hands on that!! I'm so into reading Harry Potter that I don't know that I would want that book..because I would't feel like I could touch it!! But, it would be pretty cool to have it in your collection!!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 12:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
hogwartsgrl36 says:
I think that they shouldn't sell those books. They should ask J.K Rowling what she wants to do with those books. Or maybe put them in a museum of Harry Potter stuff so everyone can see them.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 12:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
That's a lot of money...but since the books are so good to read...it's worth it!
<33333333333333
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 1:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Wow wow wow! That is so much money. I wish I owned one! It looks like it was auctioned for a bit less than predicted, but its still a lot.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 2:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
If I had a first edition of any of those first few books there is no way I would ever sell it. It would become a family heirloom, and cherished forever.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 753
Bleak Angel says:
That is a lot of money! For a book collector i'm sure it would be a great investment. Well I'm sure it will make that much money easily. I think it would be cool to own one though.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 3:15 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3073
Tikihaha says:
4,000 pounds?! That sounds like a bargain to me as this will only increase in price in future auctions. Lucky, lucky winning bidder ... I wish that I had known of Harry Potter earlier as my book is a 2001 edition and worth NADA!!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 5:17 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9744
Heather Fowl says:
For a first edition, that doesn't seem to be too bad a price. I wonder now how much the CoS and PoA will sell for. Didn't even know there was an uncorrected edition of PoA printed.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 5:32 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, that's cool! I wish I could buy one!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 7:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Argh! If I could only get my hands on one of those that would be the best thing in the world! I wish I had that money in my pocket but saddly I do not. :(
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 8:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
That is so cool! Whoever gets them is extremely lucky.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Oh my God!That's a huge amount of money.Man......I so wish I could afford such an item.I mean its a very special collectors item.That's one lucky person whoever gets it,not to mention very rich.
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 12:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Wow, I don't think I'd want to sell it - too much sentimental value! Good times with an awesome book!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 2:55 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That book sold for almost $8,000? Wow!!
I think brenpotterfans said it best! I totally agree!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 9:39 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 333
Elder Wand Mistress says:
Only 500 copies, I never realised they were so few.
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 4:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Ohhh... a little under expectations? Well that is still an incredible amount of money to me. But I'll stick to my inexpensive versions of the books because I read them so much they wear out and I'd be to nervous to take the dust jacket off an $8,000 book!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 7:21 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Woah. That's so cool! HP rocks.
Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 8:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Wow! I love books! I wish I could have been able to afford to buy it. Rare books could easily be my newest collection.
Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 10:37 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
I wish I could win but don't have the money. Saving up to go see Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince like a hundred times.
Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 1:04 PM EST
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