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Rare Harry Potter First Edition Bought for £10 in 1997 Sells for £45,000 at Auction

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A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, originally purchased for just £10 (around ₹1,068) in 1997, has fetched a remarkable £36,000 (₹38 lakh) at an auction in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Including the buyer’s premium, the final bid for the book reached £45,000 (approximately ₹50 lakh), as reported by BBC News. This first edition is one of only 500 hardback copies from the initial print run, making it an exceptionally coveted item among collectors.

The book’s owner, Adam McCulloch from Tansley, Derbyshire, discovered its value during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 after reading about similar first editions. Initially bought by his mother, Christine McCulloch, from a bookshop in Stratford-upon-Avon, the book had been stored in their family cupboard for years, oblivious to its future worth. Adam described the moment of verification as a “pinch yourself moment,” adding that the tea stains and folded corners on the book made it even more magical for collectors.

This sale underscores the enduring legacy of J.K. Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter series, which debuted in 1997 and has since become a global phenomenon. The book’s journey from a modest £10 purchase to a multi-lakh auction piece is a testament to its cultural and literary significance, captivating readers across generations.

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Harry Potter Actor Robbie Coltrane Dead at the age of 72

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Robbie Coltrane, a Scottish actor best remembered for his portrayal of the endearing half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has passed away. He was 72. The actor became well-known for his role as a psychologist who solves crimes in the hit TV show Cracker.

Belinda Wright, the actor’s agent, reported that he passed away on Friday at a Scottish hospital. She omitted a reason. He was a superb performer, but he was also “forensically clever, brilliantly humorous, and after 40 years of being pleased to be called his agent, I shall miss him,” Belinda Wright said in a statement mourning his passing. Coltrane’s sister Annie Rae, his ex-wife Rhona Gemmell, and his kids Spencer and Alice all still alive, she said.

In the 1990s, Robbie Coltrane first achieved recognition as a tough detective in Cracker. He earned the best actor prize three times in a row at the British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA) for his portrayal on the show.

He later achieved global fame in the role of Hagrid in the movie adaptation of JK Rowling’s acclaimed and best-selling Harry Potter books. In all eight of the Harry Potter movies, which were produced between 2001 and 2011, he portrayed the kind half-giant who serves as the child wizard’s mentor and companion. In the James Bond thrillers GoldenEye and The World is Not Enough, a Russian crime boss also appears.

He received praise from critics recently for his portrayal of a beloved TV personality who might be hiding a sinister secret in the 2016 miniseries National Treasure. In Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, he was last seen.

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