The word "philosopher" is misspelt on the back cover, whilst a list of equipment required for Hogwarts lists "1 wand" twice.

The copy was one of just 500 hardback versions of JK Rowling's first Harry Potter novel, which was originally published by Bloomsbury in June 1997. Farrington’s book is designed to assist those who want to hunt for bobby dazzlers, and maybe do a bit of bartering themselves.

It gave younger viewers the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with a programme they might once have watched at their grandparents’ knee”, says Farrington. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids. For Jim Spencer, head of books at Hansons, the hard-to-find copy was the "holy grail of Harry Potter books", and fulfilled a dream of his. I do think Bargain Hunt has gathered more fans during lockdown, with many more people spending time at home than ever before. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favorite antiques. Natasha finished the segment by reminding viewers to "check out page 53" if they have an original copy at home.In our house the purchases are always followed by a lively debate about whether too much has been paid, potentially followed by speculation that just such an item resides at the back of the loft,” says Farrington. From makers’ marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt – while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques. A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though – from traveller’s trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history.

At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. And it’s a good lesson for life, to know that you can come out a winner, even when you’ve lost money. We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, traditions and living cultures; and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. At that time, it probably seemed that both contestants and the objects they picked belonged to a bygone era.TV presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp introduced auctioneer Charles Hanson, who explained the signs people should look out for in old book copies.