Hansons' books expert Jim Spencer has built a reputation on his rare Potter finds yet says this book is unique. The special edition was sold by Hansons Auctioneers, which sell rare books and specializes in sought-after Harry Potter editions. "It's been gathering dust and the money would be useful now." Chloe Esslemont's signed special edition copy went under the hammer on December 16 Image: Hansons Auctioneers 'The rarest Harry Potter I have ever handled' ![]() "I still like the Potter books but I won this prize 10 years ago," she said. I dressed up as Hermione for World Book Day and my nan knitted me a Gryffindor scarf."Īt the age of 26, she decided it was time to let go of her most prized Harry Potter possession. "Everyone was Potter mad when I was at school. "I've kept the book wrapped up in the attic for years," said Esslemont. Now her book has been sold for £8,000 at auction in the UK. One lucky winner of the leather-bound edition was then 16-year-old Chloe Esslemont. In 2012, publisher Bloomsbury launched a nationwide competition to find the UK's "biggest Harry Potter fan," with entries invited to make their case in 50 words. ![]() ![]() Released a decade ago, the 15th anniversary edition of the Harry Potter debut was published exclusively for 15 competition winners and is signed and dedicated by author Rowling. Rowling's first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," sold in March for £69,000 pounds ($85,118, €80,228), a more obscure edition went under the hammer on Friday (). After a pristine first edition copy of J.
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