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| | Wednesday, 12 February, 2003, 12:45 GMT �7,340 Potter boost for charity  The collection was sold at auction in Salisbury Three rare signed copies of J K Rowling's best-selling Harry Potter books went under the hammer on Wednesday. The books - all first editions - were donated by author and broadcaster Simon Singh with proceeds from the sale going to two charities - BBC Children in Need and Actionaid. Book expert Bill Hoade of Salisbury said in an age when many sellers were keen to make a profit, it was refreshing to witness such generosity. Salisbury-based auctioneers Woolley and Wallis sold Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone for �6,600. Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets fetched �500 and Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire was sold for �240. A rare edition of a Harry Potter book sold for �13,500 at a Wiltshire auction earlier in February. | |   See also: 10 Feb 03 | England 11 Dec 02 | Entertainment 26 Nov 02 | England 26 Nov 02 | Entertainment Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top England stories now: Links to more England stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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