Having a Copy of *This* Harry Potter Book Could Earn You Enough Money to Pay Back Your Student Loans
Calling all Harry Potter fans! You just might have hit the jackpot — literally — simply for being a Hogwarts enthusiast.
If you happen to own a rare copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (the UK version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the name of which was changed to entice young American readers), you just might have become up to $34,000 richer.
I found a typo in the first Harry Potter book! "1 wand" is listed twice. @jk_rowling pic.twitter.com/mF5cDgN8jT
— alien girl (@danasclly) September 1, 2014
It appears that several copies were printed with an error that has an extra item in a list of supplies found on page 53, as it lists “1 wand” twice. The rare find is earning a pretty penny, and a spokeperson for London’s Bonhan’s Fine Books and Manuscripts told The Sun that it’s due to fan nostalgia.
“As the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has a special place in the affections of the millions of readers across the world and the proof reading error has, of course, become a treasured piece of Harry Potter arcana.”
Though many are reporting that the book was one of 500 first edition copies, the original poster says hers wasn’t a first edition at all, but a reprint that came out in 2000.
At least 10 news articles have been written about this tweet but JOKE'S ON YOU it's not a first edition!!! (I WISH) https://t.co/H3NzNwSO1j
— alien girl (@danasclly) August 11, 2016
@fdr_girl this is the version I found it in! It was printed in 2000. pic.twitter.com/49aZKmZ700
— alien girl (@danasclly) September 1, 2014
Hmmm. Does this mean there’s hope for the rest of us?! Fingers crossed!
What would you spend $34,000 on? Share with us over @BritandCo!
(h/t Hello Giggles, photos via Gareth Cattermole + Tim Whitby/Getty)
