As a children's librarian, I first met Harry Potter when a child came to the desk asking for help finding 'The Sorceror's Stone' on the shelves. Since I order the children's fiction, but didn't recognize the author or title, I looked it up in the computer. My library owned one copy, and it was in the Adult Fiction area! After the 4th or 5th child came asking, I was intrigued why all these kids were looking for an adult novel. So I went and got it, read it in one sitting, told my boss this was a children's book, kept it for our department and ordered 10 more copies. The rest, as they say, is history! Harry Potter literally changed the trajectory of my career and life. As a fellow steward and lover of books, it brings me to tears that you got this amazing opportunity, Victoria! You have done so much to keep the magic alive all of these years, no one deserves it more! The collection and the attention to detail in it's presentation is absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! ⚡❤🤗⚡
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
OMG what a magnificent story honey. You literally helped create true Harry Potter fans in those small children asking for copies of the book. That is incredible. You helped them in so many ways and I absolutely applaud you for that my lovely. Thank you so much for helping the books magic spread. I’m sure those children will never forget it 🪄✨✨✨
@christinaotter3 ай бұрын
WOW i love this. It would be worth a bit more than that in Canadian dollars. Exactly how much i dont know but i should find out.
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Oh wow yes of course. I was shaking touching them. Such a scary moment for me 😱
@christinaotter3 ай бұрын
@@VictoriaMaclean i dont blame you. I would have crapped my pants. How didnt you? Im amazed
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
@christinaotter ha ha ha ha I was wearing a nappy lol xxx
@christinaotter3 ай бұрын
@@VictoriaMaclean hahaha. I love that your not afraid to admit that LOL. TBH i would be too
@TA-of2yl3 ай бұрын
18:08 This timing.... In the very moment you open the credit page of the book, the clock starts the music.... This is the most beautiful and speechless moment ever, It's saying " you open harry Potter Book...and magic come to life". I cannot say enough thank you for sharing this with us. You touched it, I touched it... I felt every single hint of emotion, passion, and.... MAGIC!♥
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Oh bless you babe. I know how crazy was that, that the music played right then just crazy. It was such a fantastic moment in my life and a time I will never forget xxx
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
What an incredible experience this was sharing the magic with all of you. Such an honour indeed 🥰
@andreaewert72043 ай бұрын
Wow what a honor! My heart smiled when you read from the first addition Philosopher Stone ❤❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing with us! ❤❤❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
@andreaewert7204 it was the perfect way to celebrate. Such an honour to do. Thank you for reading with me 🫶
@megs96743 ай бұрын
Those are absolutely gorgeous! I am so glad you were able to show these one of a kind (or three of a kind) collectible edition.
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
I am so glad you enjoyed it honey but was a thrill indeed xxx
@Christineovison3 ай бұрын
I love the way the leather of the individual boxes creaks when you open them. I'm easily amused.
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha me too honey. Plus the smell of the leather is stunning xx
@joannegryffindor863 ай бұрын
Only have one world to say, WOW 🤩
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Ha ha you and me both babe 🫶🫶🫶🫶
@TheRedComyn3 ай бұрын
The Harry Potter books are so important to me! They changed my life. This is amazing!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
You and I both honey. It was such a privilege to hold them. Just an incredible moment in my life xx
@user-emilyyyy3 ай бұрын
A first edition first print hardcover Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone sold for $471,000 in 2021! I'm wondering if this whole set is worth much more than £250,000 😯
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Wow that’s incredible. I’m not sure. Maybe once it goes to auction we will see 😱 xx
@michele-faychampagneyankow62473 ай бұрын
👑Lady Victoria 🦋 & Sir”you know who you are”🦉🪶🐾🐾🌞🌛🌝🌜 Thank you sooo very much for sharing this with 👑Lady Victoria 🦋& her Magical admirers & Friends.This is something I will never forget! You have made my Year as well!🐦🔥💫✨💌🇨🇦
@VictoriaMaclean2 ай бұрын
You and me both honey. It truly was a day to remember xxx
@nyxhemera66813 ай бұрын
Mine are from the Canadian release that were printed in Vancouver at Raincoast Books. Though they might not be worth anything, being a local myself makes them feel special to me. And we were lucky that Canada got the UK version. ❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Oh honey I love that so much. One of my favourite books is the 1st print in Welsh. I know exactly what you mean 🙏
@jameswalvin452 ай бұрын
Massive congratulations Victoria on getting this rare golden opportunity to hold a rare collection of first signed harry potter books l absolutely love how they come in those big leather book like cases absolute quality 😊
@VictoriaMaclean2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much James. It was a day I will never forget. Just incredible xxx
@tiananesbitt71563 ай бұрын
That moment when you want a J.K. Series about the Peverells, Marauders and Lovegoods🧚♂️🧜♀️🦄✨🧙♀️📕🌗
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
OMG how cool would that be 😱 xx
@littleslumber3 ай бұрын
My anxiety would’ve through the roof if i have to touch such delicate object 😅 you did a great job handling this, victoria 💙💙💙 congrats
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha I was shaking so much. It was an incredible moment. Thank you lovely ✨✨✨
@cails_03 ай бұрын
Thankyou for sharing this magical moment with us !
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
You are more than welcome lovely. It was such a fantastic day 🫶
@RobertBallMagician3 ай бұрын
Oh wow these are beautiful. Your so lucky🎉😊👍😊
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Indeed. I’m glad I had to give them back though. I’ve be so scared to have them in my home xx
@RobertBallMagician3 ай бұрын
@@VictoriaMaclean how are you feeling now. Since being in the hospital.
@candyscott4893 ай бұрын
There are no Words !!!! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much honey. I am so proud that I got to share them with all of you 🫶
@monavannortwick39123 ай бұрын
Very moving it’s where it all began how many lives exchange, and how many more it will change there are no words❗️
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Simply incredible 🫶
@Lance18053 ай бұрын
Incredible! I can't think of a better person and channel to show these off...fantastic!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Oh bless you Lance, thank you so much 🥰😘😘😘
@shelly27583 ай бұрын
The coolest thing ive ever seen ❤ 👀!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Isn’t it just. It was absolutely incredible to say the least xx
@flippinainteasy32293 ай бұрын
Take my soul mr devil 😈 I’ll trade
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha get in line 😂😂😂
@Dianaran19723 ай бұрын
❤beautyful beautyful books wow🥰🥰
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
I know right. They are so incredibly beautiful xx
@donnaweeks60783 ай бұрын
Aww victoria, what an absolute honour!!! You totally deserve this my lovely xxxx❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Donna. Such an incredible thing to be able to film and share xx
@shelly27583 ай бұрын
If i had the money ….. ❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
You and me both babe xx
@michellebailey19533 ай бұрын
Oh my I got chills watching this video 🥰 What a beautiful collection. I wish we could all have a set, absolutely stunning 🖤 Thank you Victoria for sharing what a treat! 🥰
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Me too honey. I would absolutely die to own this set. It was so incredible xxx
@samderbyshire54343 ай бұрын
So magical, thank you for sharing x
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
You are most welcome honey xx
@magicalmejesiАй бұрын
23:05 So true! I've never actually thought of what the story would look like without the magic until you just said that!✨️
@VictoriaMacleanАй бұрын
It would be so much like our own lives xx
@Rebecca.G3 ай бұрын
That collection is simply amazing! I started tearing up when you were reading the first and laugh paragraphs. I'm glad you thought to do that, how very special!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it honey. I had to do something, I couldn’t just put the book away. It was far too special to do that to 🫶
@anamercado-ct4jj3 ай бұрын
cool
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
I know right xx
@michaelsargent13783 ай бұрын
Wow 🤩 oh my life I can’t believe i wish i won the lottery lol xxx stunning babe love you 🥰 xxxx
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Me too. It was such a pleasure to have them in my house even though it was for a short time xx
@kimgrod3 ай бұрын
Wow. That was really special. ❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Wasn’t it just. Such an incredible honour xx
@TaraMiller20093 ай бұрын
I got goosebumps when you opened the box and I felt so anxious everytime you touched it I couldn't do it I'd be to scared thanks for sharing they're stunning ❤️
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
It was incredibly nerve racking to say the least. Ha ha. I hated not wearing my cloves but they stayed perfect xx
@phillipsilver24523 ай бұрын
Wow Victoria way cool I love them 250.000 wow they are gorgeous bet you almost had a heartattack when you gott them wow I am so happy for you your friend phil
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha I did indeed. I was shaking, I still am. It was such a pleasure to show them and to hold them xxx
@weaseljavelin94433 ай бұрын
My name is Craig Dennis how are you doing and i am doing fine and i watch your new videos all the time and i in joy all of your videos all the time and you have a nice safe day and you take care today and you be careful today👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Hello Craig sweetheart. Thank you so much. I hope you have a pleasant day too lovely xx
@SithMaster263 ай бұрын
The books that made fall in love with the wizarding world, when I read them as a kid.
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
They are everything indeed. Just incredible xx
@davidcov903 ай бұрын
Wish I could buy myself just one signed book. Think I may have had book 5 1st edition but read it that much it’s lost the cover and pages
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Awwwwww my 1st Harry Potter book looks very much loved as well xx
@davidcov903 ай бұрын
@@VictoriaMaclean it’s how you know your a fan, I remember waiting till midnight to buy halfblood prince, and stayed up reading until I finished it.
@magicalmejesiАй бұрын
22:36 How did your friend get ahold of all 7 first editions?
@VictoriaMacleanАй бұрын
He’s been collecting them for a very VERY long time. Since early 2000s xx
@magicalmejesiАй бұрын
24:42 Probably get to read the FULL 1st edition!
@VictoriaMacleanАй бұрын
I wish I could but they had to go back home xx
@ministreetofmagic11273 ай бұрын
Absolute dream, congratulations.
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much lovely xxz
@wendyjones35863 ай бұрын
OH my life !! OK now let figure out how your going to buy these !! What a score for your channel!!!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha I’d have to sell my soul 😂 They are incredible arnt they. I loved them so much. Such a pleasure having them in my house xx
@wendyjones35863 ай бұрын
@@VictoriaMaclean Stunning !!!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
@wendyjones3586 I couldn’t agree more lovely xx
@SithMaster263 ай бұрын
That is Amazing!!
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Isn’t it just honey 🫶
@deanwig3 ай бұрын
Wow wow wow is all I can say ❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Right there with you honey lol xxx
@CrazyGryffindor3 ай бұрын
Your so lucky well done xxx
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
I know right. Thanks babe xxx
@MrSpookymoon3 ай бұрын
Oh Victoria thanks for sharing x
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
You are more then welcome lovely xxx
@MrSpookymoon3 ай бұрын
@@VictoriaMaclean looking forward to the next one x
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
@MrSpookymoon won’t be long xx
@astridmulkens66353 ай бұрын
Wauw❤😱❤😱❤
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Yep. My words exactly xxx
@benbuffyrose11193 ай бұрын
Congrats on this video x you deserve every good thing coming your way xxx
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Ben sweetheart. I hope your well? 🫶
@melanievetter62113 ай бұрын
😊🎉✨️🎊🦁
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
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@tjade93 ай бұрын
Cant't believe how emotional I got watching this video! Such an incredible item, thank you for showcasing it Victoria 🤍
@VictoriaMaclean3 ай бұрын
It was an incredible moment indeed. I was so overwhelmed by them. Just incredible something I will never forget xx