A unique first edition Harry Potter book had been sold at auction for more than $93,000.
The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone book features a spelling mistake of ‘Philosopher’s’ on the lower cover and ‘1 wand’ is written twice on page 53 in the list of equipment, PA Media reported.
The novel was auctioned off at the Lyon and Turnbull auction house in Edinburgh, it was predicted to sell for between £40,000 and £60,000 ($82,896 and $124,344 NZD), because of the errors.
Head of books and manuscripts Cathy Marsden spoke about the importance of where the book was sold.
"Given that much of the writing took place in Edinburgh, it's fitting that this early and important piece of Harry Potter history will be sold in the capital," Marsden said.
The copy of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone is one of the first 500 printed in 1997.
Described by auctioneers as an “excellent copy of work”, publishers produced only a small number of copies because of the uncertainty towards its popularity.
"A first edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone is an exceptionally rare book to find in any condition, and one in such an excellent condition could well be called the jewel in any Harry Potter collector's crown,” Marsden said.
The book was obtained in London by its previous owner two decades ago at Adrian Harrington’s Kensington Church Street Shop.
The Harry Potter series includes seven books that adapted into one of the most beloved blockbuster movies in the world.
An early 1997 edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone contained notes written by Rowling to the previous owner which was featured alongside a 1998 first edition copy of Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets, this sold for £7560 ($15,667 NZD).
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