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OCTOBER 3, 2007 at 4:26 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
The National Braille Press has just announced
that their online auction featuring a rare complete edition of the Harry Potter novels, signed by J.K. Rowling, is now open.
The auction, to support the Hands On! Books for Blind Children gala, will be open from October 3rd through October 25th and will finalize with a gala event on October 26th hosted by Tonight Show host, Jay Leno.
A similar online auction for Books Abroad recently soldfor $41,926 in the UK.
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Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
That is amazing, I bet a lot of people bid for them. They're bound to go for a lot of money, & it's for a good cause.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 4:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Oh my god! That's cool, but expensive! But it's worth it, I guess.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 4:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
That will be a great set of books for someone to win. Hope they raise a lot of money for charity!
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 5:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
They will raise so much money with this. Great idea folks! I can't even imagine what the final figure is going to be.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 5:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow.. I wish I could have that.. Too bad I'm not rich.. Wow 41 thousand bucks for 7 books. Wow. Well good luck to all that sign up for the auction.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 5:53 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
woa I cant even imagine the HP books in Braille.
I wonder how that is different?
I bet its still the same experience whether you read it with your hands or eyes.
OH and Leno is hosting!
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 5:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
What a fantastic cause. I hope that the rare HP series sells for a very high price. I'm sure it will anyway. I love the idea and would love to bid but I just don't have that much cash...ever!!
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 6:10 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Glad to see that JKR is lending her support to these worthy causes. Amazing that simple signatures from her can help then raise so much money. Well done.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 6:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Wow, I'm interested to see what that'll go for. Always good to see Harry Potter stuff going to charity!!
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 6:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
HOLY SHIZZNIZZLES!!!! Believe me, If I had that money! I would spend as much as needed. Those are some lucky people that get it. Ahhh, atleast it's going for a good...
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 7:07 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, I wish I could get that!!! It would be an honor to have it!!
~Drish~
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 7:56 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 865
Rudeboy2025 says:
Yup it's for a good cause. If I was rich, I'd buy it.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 9:16 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
OO! Thats awesome!!!!!
I hope it goes for a lot!!!!!!
:D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 9:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Hah, I doubt people go reading these auctioned books! "But dad!! It's Harry Potter! I want to read it."
Price tag: $41,000
gahh.
Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 9:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
That is so wonderful that the books bring in so much needed money for charity. I'm sure they will raise a lot of money.
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 12:14 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That's fantastic! I hope a lot of people bid! It's for a good cause!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 12:37 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3071
Tikihaha says:
Well, only the rich people will be successful.
Hopefully someone like Oprah will bid millions for the set and really support the charity!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 3:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1898
Woofer says:
I think this is a really great idea. It must be very hard to read braille for children en really tough being blind in the first place.
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 4:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Wish i had a Harry Potter signed book! And it's for a good purpose too.. :)
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 7:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Yay for blind people! They finally get to read it, it sounds like. Does it matter if a braile copy is signed if they can't read it?
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 9:52 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Oh. My. Gosh. !!!!! I want that!!!!11
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 11:22 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3911
Hecate3fold says:
Wow! That would really be something to have. I've seen a complete set of the books that comes in what looks like one of the school trunks. Now that's something I could put on a wish list.
I hope whoever bids on them will out do the previous sale, because it's going to a very good cause.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 12:37 PM EST
Squib
Points: 119
Hogwartian says:
Well that's really nice, and it supports Blind children who read. that sounds like something JK Rowling will like.
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 2:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
That is such an amazing thing to do!! I'm really happy to hear that they are making it possible for all people to read harry Potter.
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 3:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Oh that is just wonderful! I love HP and it makes me happy to hear that others can enjoy the books as much as I do!
Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 9:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
~AlyPotter~ says:
That's so cool. And I love how the money is being raised for such a good cause. I bet it will make a lot.
Posted Oct 5, 2007 at 1:32 PM EST
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