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The books are going under the hammer, along with other harry potter lots, in an onlineonly auction being held by hansons, of derbyshire, at bishton hall, staffordshire, on may 21. Harry potter first edition book goes for 100,000 in. Its 54yearold office worker owner sold it at auction in bishton hall, staffordshire, last summer as a uk collector snapped it up. Harry potter first edition sets world record at heritage auctions. Rare harry potter first edition fetches record auction. Harry potter first edition brings wizardfitting price.
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