Potty about Potter? Get your hands on this magic memorabilia
POTTERHEADS have a unique opportunity to buy memorabilia linked to the boy wizard’s first film – and the house where he famously slept in a cupboard under the stairs.
Items gathered during the filming of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2000 at 12 Picket Close in Berkshire, the property used as 4 Privet Drive – Harry’s house – are set for auction.
They were amassed by the owner of the property at the time and include copies of letters from Warner Bros asking to use the house as a location and thanking the vendor for allowing the crew to shoot scenes.
The lot includes a Philosopher’s Stone paperback first edition, 48th printing, Bloomsbury, 1997, signed by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter in the film) Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley), and Chris Columbus, the film’s director. Also included is a Bloomsbury bookplate signed by JK Rowling.
In addition, the lucky bidder will
obtain a small archive of photos taken during filming at the house.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released in cinemas in 2001. It became a critical and commercial success, grossing $974 million at the box office
worldwide during its initial run, and over $1 billion with subsequent re-releases.
The memorabilia, lot 361, will be offered in Hansons’ July 5 Library Auction, estimate £2,000-£4,000.
Jim Spencer will be offering free valuations of books, manuscripts and maps, at Etwall Auction Centre on July 6, 1-4pm. To book an appointment with Jim, or for any type of valuation, email service@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or call 01283 733988.