J.K. Rowling notebook auctioned on eBay

  June 27, 2005 at 11:24 PM ET
  Geri     Wizard News (via The Daily Record)
  harry potter and the philosopher's stone, jk rowling


Do you have some cash to spare? If so, you can bidopens in new window on a notebook that contains drawings by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The small notebook is currently up for sale on eBay and can be yours for £25,000 ($45,662).

The description of the notebook on eBay readsopens in new window:

A beautiful piece, written, and signed, on the opening page in fine black pen in 'by J.K. Rowling' the bestselling Briitsh author. A miniature, green hard-back (landscape) book, embossed with gilt decoration (measureing approx. 4x6 cm), which contains a selection of delicate illustrations of broomsticks, witches hat's and Harry's trademark wire spectacles in fine black pen ink.

Rowling lists the books he requires for his spells and describes the clothes he needs. She also reminds parents that 'first years' are not allowed there own broomsticks. The book ends with the acknowledgement 'From Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stones by me'. An exquisite piece in excellent condition.

UPDATE: The auction has ended with just one bid of £24,995 ($45,620.87).

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