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In 2002, a signed first edition hardback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was sold for £10,575 / $16,660
In 2001, Taylor's original pencil and watercolour drawing for the front cover was sold for £85,750 / $122,000
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I actually own a couple first edition Twains, and it is amusing to me to see so many modern books selling at such high prices, comparatively. I can absolutely understand it, though part of what I'm personally paying for when I buy a book as a collectible is the sensation of age.
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quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester: Holy Cow
We have one of those at Cornell. I've only heard about it though, never seen it. Apparently people have to stick their hands in.
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