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JUNE 27, 2005 at 11:24 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Daily Record via Wizard News
Do you have some cash to spare? If so, you can bid
on a notebook that contains drawings by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The small notebook is currently up for sale on eBay and can be yours for £25,000 ($45,662).
The description of the notebook on eBay reads:
A beautiful piece, written, and signed, on the opening page in fine black pen in 'by J.K. Rowling' the bestselling Briitsh author. A miniature, green hard-back (landscape) book, embossed with gilt decoration (measureing approx. 4x6 cm), which contains a selection of delicate illustrations of broomsticks, witches hat's and Harry's trademark wire spectacles in fine black pen ink.
Rowling lists the books he requires for his spells and describes the clothes he needs. She also reminds parents that 'first years' are not allowed there own broomsticks. The book ends with the acknowledgement 'From Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stones by me'. An exquisite piece in excellent condition.
UPDATE: The auction has ended with just one bid of £24,995 ($45,620.87).
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Squib
Points: 124
CCHRIStensenn says:
Oh my gosh. i want that...
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1265
Hedda says:
Oops! Whoever wrote the description spelled "their" as "there." Do we excuse the typo, or should it make us question? Hmmm...Sorry, I'm just being picky!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:30 PM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5283
Dr. Nicole says:
I would love to own something as wonderful as that notebook. However, it is sadly too expensive and I cannot afford it. I hope whoever gets it will care for it and treasure it for life!!
~Nicole
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1989
AncientJoy says:
I wish I had that kind of money just lying around. I would just like to know where the money will go... charity?
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:32 PM EST
Divine Intervention
Points: 2619
PhantomFingers says:
I sooo want that book, wish I was rich!! I might go and buy a lottery ticket!!!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:33 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 487
Gizymotor says:
Woah, that's so cool!! I've seen some of her drawings on her site and they're really good!! I wonder if the money is going to charity!!
Congrats to whoever has that type of money to spend, but I think I'll stick with my $20 HBP!!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:34 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 593
AlmostThere1117 says:
I would love to own something as wonderful as that notebook. However, it is sadly too expensive and I cannot afford it. I hope whoever gets it will care for it and treasure it for life!!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:36 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2826
Lily*R/Hr says:
45 thousand dollars? No problem : )
That's insane! I want it, but who has that much money to blow?!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:36 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 593
AlmostThere1117 says:
I would love to own something as wonderful as that notebook. However, it is sadly too expensive and I cannot afford it. I hope whoever gets it will care for it and treasure it for life!!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:37 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Eva Walker says:
I have to have that note book!! That would be soo cool to have!!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:39 PM EST
Student
Points: 241
medea_smyke says:
Man, who ever has the money to blow on the notebook can pay for a year of my college expenses. Still, it is really awesome and will probably sell for even more money years down the line. Knowing a little about JKR, I wouldn't be surprised if she was selling it for charity. That's the kind of woman she is (and it isn't like she needs an extra $25,000 anyway, esp. with this new book coming out). Wow, it's kinda weird to realize that we're actually funding her paycheck! Ok...must go and ponder this...
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1685
Draco <3 Me says:
Wow!!! Thats alot of money! But, do you think that JKR would really put it on ebay?! I wouldnt think so but maybe she would, but still, I thought she was against all that stuff! It could be a fake! I remember Tom Felton saying something like that on his site a while ago! eBay was aparently selling pictures of him with signatures that he says he didnt sign, so i wont trust it.
But if it is for real, i hope it is going to charity.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
Wow! That is some expensive book.
That would be really neat to have. I wonder who will eventually get the book. Most of the time it is some really rich person that is not that big of a fan. I hope that someone who is really into the HP books can get it.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:41 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Ahh how cool, if I had the money I would most definately bid on it.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:43 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
That would be really cool to own, but a little too expensive for my taste! Anyone catch the typo on this article? " own there on broomstics" insead of "their own broomsticks"
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
heart_hArrY says:
I think it would be just fantastic to own something like that! sadly i cannot afford such a thing. it's quite depressing really....*sigh* all i can do Is dream
*looks up at the sky and ponders where she went wrong in life...why is there no money t buy world famous journals*
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
Balthazar says:
I want that sooooooo much. But not THAT much.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:47 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
americanidiot8623 says:
Wow, that'd be a keepsake...however, I don't think the Average Joe could afford it.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
I would never pay $1,000 for something so trivial, let alone $45,000! Although I would love to own that notebook, it's just not worth that kinda cash for me.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:49 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Uhhh, that's a lot of money! I can't believe it is being auctioned off. I would think Jo would want to hold onto it. Oh well, makes a happy fan even happier.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
b34n13 g1rl says:
Man i should go rob a bank. not really. haha. i wish.
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:56 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
Looks really cool, but would JKR really sell something on Ebay? Are the proceeds going to a charity? Instead of selling a journal, a copy of Half Blood Prince should be auctioned off!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2976
Apollyon Pringle says:
It would be so cool to own that! I wonder if the money will go to charity. I sure hope so because that's a lot of money!!
Posted Jun 27, 2005 at 11:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 654
Millennia says:
What a great piece of Potter mania to have! Alas, I am to poor to bid! 45,000 would pay off a nice chunck of mortgage, though!
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
I think that would be great to have that type of notebook. That is alot of money for it. If I had the money, I would bid on it.
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
Dannylover says:
I 'd love to have that! Oh, if i only had the money. But if i did, im not sure i'd want to splurge out on something that is $45,000. I hope a true Hp fan receives it and keeps it.
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 12:07 AM EST
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