A 1924 first edition of ‘When We Were Very Young’ by Winnie the Pooh author AA Milne also sold for GBP15,120 during the auction.
Prior to the sale, Cathy Marsden, head of books and manuscripts at the auctioneers, said: “A first edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone is an exceptionally rare book to find in any condition, and one in such an excellent condition could well be called the jewel in any Harry Potter collector’s crown.
“Given that much of the writing took place in Edinburgh, it’s fitting that this early and important piece of Harry Potter history will be sold in the capital.”
Following the sale, she said she was “delighted” with the results which she feels “show the strength of modern first editions in today’s market.”
“Works by literary giants, such as Ian Fleming and JK Rowling, continue to prove very popular at auction and I hope that these books are much enjoyed and treasured in their new homes,” she added.