Check attics, cupboards or under beds for any old Harry Potter books you may have lying around, as they could be worth thousands of pounds.
Since the first book was published almost 30 years ago, there have been several new editions of JK Rowling’s famous novels.
Many Harry Potter fans have bought and sold different editions on eBay, and much older books or early copies have sold for quite a bit of money.
It’s rare for people to own first or limited editions these days, but if they did, they could be worth a lot of money.
Now, Hogwarts fans should be on the lookout for typos in their Harry Potter books, as they could mean they’re worth thousands.
A lucky man found an extremely rare proof copy of Harry potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Dale Henry found the book that sat on the shelves of the school library for years until it was put away in 2002 and forgotten about.
This book is extremely unique as not only is it one of the first printed versions of Harry Potter, but on the cover JK Rowling’s name is misspelled.
The copy, one of only 200 made, spells her name “JA Rowling.”
Later editions corrected this error, making this version very rare and valuable. St. Kenelm’s School in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, bought it for just £1 at a publisher’s book auction in 1997.
And now, this book that Dale found is going up for auction in Dallas, Texas, and could fetch tens of thousands of pounds.
The Historic Platinum auction event will take place on July 25, though fans can already place early bids online via Heritage Live. offers a special opportunity for fans and collectors to get their hands on this unique item.
Although it could cost thousands of pounds, Dale generously donates the money he earns to his local community.
Its aim will be to support the crisis-ridden tourism in the area, which has been affecting the small town recently.
First editions could be worth thousands
First editions of Harry potter and the Philosopher’s Stone They often sell for a lot of money at auctions.
A recent copy, found in a Highlands bargain bin, sold for a high price.
On December 11, the book sold at Hansons auction house for £55,104, including buyer’s premium. It was purchased by an anonymous online bidder from the UK.
This auction offers collectors a unique opportunity to own one of the earliest pieces of JK Rowling’s wizarding world. This proof, taken in the 1990s, is significant because it dates back to when Rowling was a single mother struggling financially. At the time, the world had not yet discovered The Boy Who Lived.
