Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Rare Harry Potter Book Sold for Over ₹11 Lakh at Auction

Harry Potter

A remarkable first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, printed by Bloomsbury in 1997, recently fetched an astonishing £10,500 (over ₹11 lakhs) at an auction. What makes this particular copy even more extraordinary is that it was originally acquired for a mere 30 pence (approximately ₹32) and was part of a library’s collection … Read more

‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ turns 25 this year

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

When Nigel Newton, the founder of Bloomsbury Publishing, brought home a manuscript for “Harry Potter. The Philosopher’s Stone” by a then-unknown J.K. Rowling, his daughter Alice regarded it as “probably one of the finest books an 8/9 year old could read.” After captivating the hearts and imaginations of youngsters all across the world, it is … Read more