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30p Harry Potter book sells for £10,500 at auction

Cash-strapped Britons have been told to dig through their bookshelves for valuable novels which could be sold for thousands online.

New research from experts at All Top Books has found that some early copies of Britain’s best-known books could be gathering dust unloved on shelves across the country.

The experts have recommended combing charity shops for vintage books and asking elderly relatives if they have any unwanted old books – but warned treasure hunters to be honest if they find something they think could be valuable.

Our best known writers such as Roald Dahl and J.K. Rowling are cherished by collectors and rare editions of their early work can be worth a small fortune if found in good condition.

These authors sold millions of books so there are plenty of early copies still out there waiting to be discovered with many collectors and avid bookworms willing to pay a hefty price to get their hands on them.

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