![]() ![]() Print line on the page must read: “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”. ![]() The book has to be published by Bloomsbury.Here's how to determine if you're in possession of the rare copy: The remaining 200 are in the possession of a lucky few. Provided it is in mint condition, of course.Īccording to reports, around 300 of the copies were sent to libraries. Typically this rare copy usually sells between US$52,000 to US$78,000. Here's how the first edition of the book looks like. 22 years later, auctioneers are raking in profits. "1 wand" is repeated twice in Harry's school equipment list.Ĭlearly, someone had not proofread the copies thoroughly.The name of the author is written as Joanne Rowling instead of JK Rowling.Misspelling the title Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone on the back cover. ![]() IMAGE: MuggleNetĪmong the errors which led this to be the most expensive copy to date after it was sold to a bidder at Bonhams Auction House in Knightsbridge, London are: JK Rowling's series has captured the imagination of millions of people worldwide. This copy was among the first 500 editions of the book which had to be reprinted thanks to multiple printing errors when the book was first published in the United Kingdom in 1997. Just ask these auctioneers who recently sold the first edition of JK Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for a whopping US$88,000 ( £68,800). Who knew committing a spelling mistake could potentially rake in tons of profits. ![]()
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