When I think of books that are worth a lot of money I would consider texts from Shakespeare's era or earlier. But last Thursday the
1997 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (yes, not Sorcerer's Stone as we all know it) first edition was sold at an auction for $40,000! Being one of only 500 copies and in perfect condition it was apparently a rare find. J.K. Rowling's sensational book series of Harry and his wizard friends at Hogwarts sold over 335 million copies worldwide. Although the seven-book series is now completed, with the final book released this past July, Rowling is working on a few new projects and although she doesn't believe she will have the same amazing success with any other book she could write she may surprise us all again with another wonderful adventure.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
lana smile Oct 30th 2007 3:29PM
It's an old news. I've sent you this tip a few days ago.
JW-C Oct 30th 2007 5:33PM
That's nothing new lana smile.
Pretty much every single post on this blog is old news by the time it makes an appearance. Very rarely is there a post that is breaking news but in it's own way this blog is good for rekindling or reintroducing you to a product or idea. I often see something that I may have found out about or seen days, months or even years ago and reminds that I must get out there and buy it before I forget about it again.
If it's breaking design or product news you're after then you're definitely in the wrong place but it is good for something.
Neece Oct 31st 2007 10:48AM
Wow! I sure wish I had one of these first editions. And it's good to know that Rowling is working on some new projects.
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