Rare Harry Potter Proof Copy Sells for Over $13,000 at Auction

A first-edition proof copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,' bought for pennies in 1997, fetched a significant sum, highlighting the enduring value of rare book collectibles.

A proof copy of the first Harry Potter novel, purchased for less than a dollar nearly 30 years ago, was sold at auction for $13,900.
The book, bought as a 'throw-in' item from a second-hand bookshop in south London, was initially overlooked by the buyer.
The auctioned copy contained a misprint on the inside title page, listing the author as 'J A Rowling' instead of J.K. Rowling.
This sale underscores the Harry Potter series' lasting popularity and the high value of rare editions.
The book was sold to a private U.K. buyer, with the total price including a sales premium reaching over $18,300.