Harry Potter, the Wizard of Auctions

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

There is a social phenomenon called Harry Potter. Here is a new demonstration.

Heritage includes in its sale of March 6 in Dallas a copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It was published in 1997 in 500 copies, i.e. 300 in hardcover and 200 in softcover with illustrated stiff wrappers.

One of the latter, having retained its original wrappers, comes in this new sale. Heritage tells us that they already sold a similar copy $ 10.7 K costs included last October, and their catalog announcement carefully estimates 8 to 12 K $.

Yes but ...

There is a small difference. Wonder of wonders, this new one includes a card signed by JK Rowling featuring the front cover illustration. And today, when I write, twelve days before the close out of the Internet bidding, the high estimate is already exceeded!

Buyers are willing to damn to own a first edition of Harry Potter. To what price?

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Interest in Harry Potter is unwavering!
Nice result for this lot: $ 19 K premium included.