It's the 'holy grail of Harry Potter books,' a rare books expert says
It didn't seem like an auspicious purchase at the time: a discarded library book bought for £1 at a rummage sale, one of a handful picked up to read on vacation." , one of only 500 to ever exist and distinguished by its two typos.First editions of the title have commanded even higher prices at auction -- a copy which belonged to J.K. Rowling's first literary agent
in London earlier this year for £68,812 . Still, for a £1 investment, £28,500 is a pretty good return.Hansons Bought about 20 years ago, the book languished half-forgotten in a closet until its owner, who wants to remain anonymous, decided to raise money to fund a new bathroom. She invited Jim Spencer, a rare books expert at Hansons Auctioneers in Staffordshire, England, to value three boxes of books -- one of which contained, in Spencer's words, the"holy grail of Harry Potter books.
Few, however, are the real deal. Books from the first print run can be distinguished by the two typos: the word"philosopher" is misspelled on the back cover, while the phrase"1 wand" is repeated in an equipment list on page 53. Additionally, on the copyright page, Rowling is identified as"Joanne," rather than the initials"J.K."The repeated phrase "1 wand" on page is another way to identify a first edition.
The buyer needn't be a Potterhead to appreciate their purchase, however -- as one of just 500, the book should be a sound financial investment."It's only likely to go up in value," Gallone said.
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