While books are known for their soul-nurturing qualities, those with foresight can also find financial gain through rare books. At Douglas Stewart Fine Books in Armadale, a page from the Gutenberg Bible, dating from 1455, was sold for $90,000 in 2011. One could have bought the first Australian edition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter in 1997 for $20, which now costs $1000 (including GST).
Owner Douglas Stewart, interested in rare books since the age of 11, owns a William Bligh book signed in 1792, priced at $95,000 due to its provenance
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