Topic: Books

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Money: A First Edition Sells for $227,421

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A first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first book in J.K. Rowling's phenomenally selling 7-part series, has been acquired for 150,000 pounds (or $227,421) at a London charity auction held by Sotheby's and organized with the English PEN writers' association

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By Ray Gustini

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