Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
A first-edition copy of *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone*, purchased for a mere £3.50 almost three decades ago, has recently been sold for an astonishing £6,600 at an auction in Staffordshire. The previous owner, Jane Thompson-Webb, acquired the book in 1997 while working at Ottakar's Bookshop in Birmingham, taking advantage of her staff discount that further lowered the price from the retail value of £4.99. The sale, which took place at Richard Winterton Auctioneers near Lichfield, drew significant attention, attracting over 30 bidders from both the UK and the USA. The book's rarity was verified by a notable printing error: the missing 'o' in the word 'Philosopher's' on the back cover. After a competitive bidding process, the book was ultimately won by a mystery phone bidder, who ended up paying more than £8,000 when including auction fees. The impressive sale highlights the ongoing demand for collectible Harry Potter editions. Richard Winterton, the auctioneer overseeing the event, described the outcome as a "fantastic result" and expressed his belief that many individuals might have valuable editions sitting on their own bookshelves at home. He provided tips for potential sellers, emphasizing the importance of checking for specific features that can enhance a book's value, such as the aforementioned missing 'o' and an earlier reference to 'Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft,' which was later corrected to 'Witchcraft and Wizardry.' In addition to this notable auction, recent months have seen a surge in the value of rare Harry Potter books. Just last July, an ultra-rare hardback copy of the same title was sold for an impressive £10,500, underscoring the ever-increasing interest in J.K. Rowling's seminal work. As the market for collectible books continues to thrive, Thompson-Webb's story serves as a reminder that what may seem like a simple childhood purchase can lead to extraordinary financial rewards. Book enthusiasts and collectors alike are now inspired to revisit their own libraries, hoping to uncover hidden treasures that could yield surprising returns in the auction world.
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