Who knew committing a spelling mistake could potentially rake in tons of profits. Show 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). 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.  Among 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:
Clearly, someone had not proofread the copies thoroughly. 22 years later, auctioneers are raking in profits. Typically this rare copy usually sells between US$52,000 to US$78,000. Provided it is in mint condition, of course. According to reports, around 300 of the copies were sent to libraries. The remaining 200 are in the possession of a lucky few. Here's how to determine if you're in possession of the rare copy:
The next time someone points out a grammar mistake, show them this post. But only if you're JK Rowling, of course. Cover image sourced from Buzz.ie. It's time to check your bookcase because if you own a first edition of "Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone" -- it might be worth thousands of dollars. If you've got one of the first 500 copies, a typo appears in first editions of "Philosopher's Stone" in which "1 wand" is repeated twice in Harry's list of Hogwarts school supplies. The error appears in a section called "Other Equipment." One book that includes the misprint is even expected to bring in more than $33,000 when it is sold at London's Bonhams Fine Books and Manuscripts in November. "As the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a special place in the affections of the millions of readers across the world and the proof reading error about the wand in the first edition has, of course, become a treasured piece of Harry Potter arcana," Matthew Haley, the Head of Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams, told the Independent. Even if your book doesn't contain the typo, there are a number of other Harry Potter books that could be worth some money as well. Here's how to figure out if your book is worth any money. WATCH: This quarter may be worth much more than you think Copyright © 2022 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved. First editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone may be worth thousands of dollars thanks to a typo that exists in 500 hardback copies of the first novel in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world series. As reported by the Independent, the error lies within a passage on page 53 in which “1 wand” is repeated twice in a list of supplies first-year wizards are expected to bring with them to Hogwarts. One book that includes the misprint is even expected to bring in more than $33,000 when it is sold at London’s Bonhams Fine Books and Manuscripts in November. “As the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has a special place in the affections of the millions of readers across the world and the proof reading error about the wand in the first edition has, of course, become a treasured piece of Harry Potter arcana,” Matthew Haley, the Head of Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams, told the Independent. [TheIndependent] Write to Megan McCluskey at . 10 August 2017, 14:15 | Updated: 7 December 2018, 10:57 An error in Harry's shopping list might mean a trip to Gringotts for up to 500 Potterheads! Right, head over to your bookshelf and pick up that copy of Harry Potter that 95% of the
population has (probably.) Now, turn to page 53 and read the list of Harry's required equipment for his stint at Hogwarts. Does your list look like this one? If so, you're holding an absolute gem in your hands! If "1 wand" appears at the top AND bottom of the list, then you've got one of 500 first edition copies that have an elusive typo! > FYI, you know we have this epic app that actually allows you to control the radio right?! Matthew Haley of Bonhams, who deals with fine books and manuscripts, estimates that one of these rare HP1s could fetch between £15,000-£20,000 at auction. "As the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has a special place in the affections of the millions of readers across the world and the proof reading error about the wand in the first edition has, of course, become a treasured piece of Harry Potter arcana. Like most enduring books aimed at younger readers, the Harry Potter books also have wide appeal to adults and there is a strong market among collectors for first editions. This copy is in excellent condition one of the very best I've seen and we're expecting a lot of interest." Oh, and if "1 wand" is only listed once, then you'd be lucky to get 99p on eBay for it... after all, EVERYONE has a copy of this book! Ahem...did you by any chance catch the hidden sex scene in the Harry Potter credits?!? What was the typo in the first Harry Potter book?The copy was among the initial 500-odd published copies of Rowling's first-ever book. The back of the book sees "Philosopher's" being misspelled as "Philosophers," and page 53 features a duplicated "1 wand" on a list of equipment.
What Harry Potter book has a misprint?Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows misprint - ChannelX - formerly Tamebay.
What is the misprint in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince?States first edition under publishing page It has a printing error on page 99. It states 'eleven owls' when in fact it should say 'ten owls' – Comes complete with the rare Bloomsbury release bag – not many of these around!
What is the error in Harry Potter Goblet of Fire?Yet Rowling's novel contains a mistake surrounding their return to The Burrow. After collecting Harry, Mr. Weasley puts a pinch of Floo Powder into the fire for everyone to head back to the Burrow. After that, each Weasley (and Harry) simply steps into the green flames and heads off.
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