I do think Bargain Hunt has gathered more fans during lockdown, with many more people spending time at home than ever before. Charles Hanson explained the signs people should look out for if they have an old copy of the book, to see they themselves could be sitting on thousands.

Her other books include the Springwatch Almanac, The Ambridge Chronicles, and Murder Mystery and My Family.Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. But it's the first novel written by JK Rowling, but more than that, when we found this book, which our client had bought from a table-top sale, and if you open it up you'll see it's a hardback, one of only 500, printed by Bloomsbury in 1997 and 300 went to libraries. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child. Bargain Hunt regular and auctioneer Charles Hanson knew that they were onto a winner with the super rare first edition hardback, which features a number of mistakes. For Jim Spencer, head of books at Hansons, the hard-to-find copy was the "holy grail of Harry Potter books", and fulfilled a dream of his.

And it’s a good lesson for life, to know that you can come out a winner, even when you’ve lost money. I don’t really know too much about the TV show which, thankfully, doesn’t really matter when it comes to this book as it is chock full of really useful tips on how to spot antiques across a broad selection of areas. From makers’ marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt – while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques.A Bargain Hunt is more than just a quest for cash, though - from traveler's trunks and tea caddies to walking canes, coins and quirky costumes, each of the items chosen has their own story to tell, forming a small part of our collective social history. Natasha reminded viewers: "So, if you have one of these at home, check out page 53, check out the first pages. She went on to ask Charles: "Surely a victim of its own success, almost every house up and down the country has one of these, so why on earth are you expecting it to sell for a five-figure sum? With a foreword from Eric Knowles and tips, advice, and stories throughout from each of the show's experts (including 'league tables' of best and worst finds), this is the essential companion to all your future Bargain Hunts! The first official book from the beloved hit BBC series Bargain Hunt, providing tips, advice and anecdotes from the show's experts, to help you spot those diamonds in the rough.

From makers' marks and tell-tale historical styles to details in foils and finials, this will be your one-stop guide to making good choices on your own bargain hunt - while also delving into the fascinating stories behind many of our favourite antiques. The Bargain Hunt Spotter’s Guide to Antiques is packed with essential information from the Bargain Hunt experts on identifying quality across a range of antiques. If you open it up you'll see it's a hardback, one of only 500, printed by Bloomsbury in 1997 and 300 went to libraries. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids.In 2020, fans of the BBC show were left stunned when an ultra rare edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone fetched an astonishing profit. Finally, on page 53, you've got the equipment for a certain spell, and the word 'wand' is mentioned twice. With a foreword from Natasha Raskin Sharp, as well as tips, advice, and stories throughout from each of the show’s experts (including ‘league tables’ of best and worst finds), this is the essential companion to all your future Bargain Hunts!