Explosive sales for latest 'Harry Potter' tale: 2 million and counting

Harry Potter's appeal continues, with huge sales numbers coming out from the release of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' a book version of the script used in the West End play. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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Rare proof sheets of first Harry Potter book expected to sell for £20,000

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