2007 The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Collection of Wizarding Fairy-Tales

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The first and only edition of this special catalogue, promoting only one lot from Sotheby's sale on the 13th December 2007.

This lot comprised of a very unique handwritten manuscript, produced by J. K. Rowling, of 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard'. The catalogue focuses solely on this impressive manuscript, with photographs, and description of its importance. Rowling hand-wrote and -illustrated the manuscript in a morocco bound Italian handmade notebook, decorated with sterling silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. 

With an estimate of £30,000-£50,000, the manuscript sold for £1,950,000. The profits went to the Children's Voice charity, now known as Lumos.

Sotheby's promotional slip loosely inserted.