The recent London G20 summit pledged a $1.1 trillion boost to the international economy.
Stock markets around the world soared on the news.
Gordon Brown declared 'this is the day the world came together to fight back against the global recession'
However we know that President Obama had something else on his mind. He was thinking about his daughter and a promise he had made.
Obama was off to a plush Downing Street banquet. He'd made a promise to his daughter...
The following text from a British newspaper tells the story:
"She stole the show as enchanted world leaders lined up for her autograph. Barack Obama was first in the queue for her signature, followed closely by Russian President's wife Svetlana Medvedev. President Obama told her he would not leave without her autograph"
No, we're not talking about Queen Elizabeth.
Amazingly President Obama was at the head of the line to get the autograph of Harry Potter author JK Rowling.
"President Obama told her that he and ten year old daughter Malia had read the entire boy wizard series and that he would not leave without her autograph"
Today the Harry Potter franchise is a global phenomenon. a global brand worth £7 billion ($10bn).
Already there is a huge collectibles market; first edition books sell for anything up to £25,000.
Obama's secret promise is 'proof positive' why you should be buying Harry Potter items when you see them. They don't come around very often, but when they do we recommend you snap them up.
An unpublished work sold for almost £2m in auction. in turn making it the world's most expensive modern book.
More than 400 million Harry Potter books have been sold, translated into 65 languages.
According to Forbes Magazine it has made the author the first US dollar billionaire author... the second richest female entertainer... and the 1,062nd richest person in the world.
Without doubt this is a booming market, one where the true value of the items involved won't be realized until the children of today become the collectors of tomorrow.
If you are looking for a solid long-term investment with an established collector base to underpin prices then we highly recommend this market.
We only have two Harry Potter items available. Both signed hardcover copies. one of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' the other 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'.
Both are in immaculate condition, both priced at £1,750 (approx $2,500).
And the beauty is you will have a physical asset to hold and enjoy (alternatively leave it with us and we'll store and insure free of charge).
To reserve one of these fabulous books, you can do one of three things.
Call on +44 (0) 1481 708 277
email aroose@stanleygibbons.co.uk
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