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BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)<br />
Pic: Ewbank'sAuctioneers/BNPS<br />
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PICTURED: "J.A. Rowling" - Only 200 copies were made of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997 when the author was unheard of.<br />
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A rare uncorrected proof copy of the first Harry Potter book which referred to its unknown creator as 'J.A. Rowling' is tipped to sell for £25,000.<br />
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Only 200 copies were made of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997 when the author was unheard of.<br />
<br />
The proof predates the first edition and was not sold or made available to the public.<br />
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They were sent to booksellers and reviewers to boost publicity just before the first editions started coming on sale.<br />
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It is said to be in very good condition, coming in its original white and yellow wrapping.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: Ewbank'sAuctioneers/BNPS

PICTURED: "J.A. Rowling" - Only 200 copies were made of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997 when the author was unheard of.

A rare uncorrected proof copy of the first Harry Potter book which referred to its unknown creator as 'J.A. Rowling' is tipped to sell for £25,000.

Only 200 copies were made of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997 when the author was unheard of.

The proof predates the first edition and was not sold or made available to the public.

They were sent to booksellers and reviewers to boost publicity just before the first editions started coming on sale.

It is said to be in very good condition, coming in its original white and yellow wrapping.