Jim Spencer, head of books and works on paper at Hansons Auctioneers in Britain, has sourced and sold 14 hardback first issues of 'Philosopher’s Stone' to date with prices achieved ranging from £17,000 to more than £60,000 depending on condition. Photo: Hansons Auctioneers
A "near-perfect" first edition copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone could smash records at auction, experts have said.
The JK Rowling novel, which was kept in darkness unread, unopened and in a protective sleeve for 25 years, goes under the hammer at an online sale run by Hansons Auctioneers in Britain on Wednesday.
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