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Wednesday, 12 February, 2003, 12:45 GMT
£7,340 Potter boost for charity
The collection was sold at auction in Salisbury
Three rare signed copies of J K Rowling's best-selling Harry Potter books went under the hammer on Wednesday.
The books - all first editions - were donated by author and broadcaster Simon Singh with proceeds from the sale going to two charities - BBC Children in Need and Actionaid. Book expert Bill Hoade of Salisbury said in an age when many sellers were keen to make a profit, it was refreshing to witness such generosity. Salisbury-based auctioneers Woolley and Wallis sold Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for £6,600. Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets fetched £500 and Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire was sold for £240. A rare edition of a Harry Potter book sold for £13,500 at a Wiltshire auction earlier in February.
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