But it's the first novel written by JK Rowling, but more than that, when we found this book, which our client had bought from a table-top sale, and if you open it up you'll see it's a hardback, one of only 500, printed by Bloomsbury in 1997 and 300 went to libraries. Finally, on page 53, you've got the equipment for a certain spell, and the word 'wand' is accidentally mentioned twice. The copy was one of just 500 hardback versions of JK Rowling's first Harry Potter novel, which was originally published by Bloomsbury in June 1997. TV presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp introduced auctioneer Charles Hanson, who explained the signs people should look out for in old book copies.

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Natasha finished the segment by reminding viewers to "check out page 53" if they have an original copy at home. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids.

He explained that it could be "easily missed" in a house because it's "new" in terms of age, but specified the special copies were first editions. I found brass tins once used for cigarettes (the brand was Standard) that today are perfectly suited to two packs of playing cards. It also covers, substantiated by interviews with various presenters, how to spot valuable Chinese porcelain, as well as pieces of Clarice Cliff, Poole Pottery and Royal Derby.

She asked Charles: "Surely a victim of its own success, almost every house up and down the country has one of these.

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It gave younger viewers the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with a programme they might once have watched at their grandparents’ knee”, says Farrington. Bargain Hunt has seen plenty of unexpected winners pass through auction rooms up and down the country over the years, but one unsuspecting hardback book sold for thousands of pounds after being snapped up for 25p. Natasha reminded viewers: "So, if you have one of these at home, check out page 53, check out the first pages.We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians and the first storytellers of the lands on which we live and work. Before JK Rowling's Harry Potter books became what they are now, some of the very early editions sold for cheap but are now worth thousands. The Bargain Hunt Spotter’s Guide to Antiques is packed with essential information from the Bargain Hunt experts on identifying quality across a range of antiques. The first official book from the BBC series Bargain Hunt, providing tips, advice and anecdotes from the show's experts, to help you spot those diamonds in the rough. I do think Bargain Hunt has gathered more fans during lockdown, with many more people spending time at home than ever before.