Rare Harry Potter book from Wolverhampton Library now worth thousands after being bought for 30p

Published by Bloomsbury in 1997, the first edition, first impression with laminated boards is one of only 500 produced and of those, one of only 300 sent to libraries.

Published by Bloomsbury in 1997, the first edition, first impression hardback is one of only 500 produced and, of those, one of only 300 sent to libraries. Photo: Richard Winterton Auctioneers.

A team from Richard Winterton Auctioneers discovered it after a painstaking search of hundreds of boxes - the personal possessions of a young, local man. “What an amazing find! Withdrawn and discarded from the library, bought for 30p and now worth thousands of pounds,” said auctioneer Richard Winterton.

“We have placed an estimate of £3,000 to £5,000 on the book because of its much-loved condition but other examples have fetched much more than this at auction.The book was part of the personal collection of a Staffordshire man who had a lifelong passion for books and ephemera. Published by Bloomsbury in 1997, the first edition, first impression hardback is one of only 500 produced and, of those, one of only 300 sent to libraries. Photo: Richard Winterton Auctioneers.

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