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Sunday, 05 February 2012.

Ancient Rome (Latin): Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis

This one is hardbook and the first one in the Harry Potter series. It was translated by Peter Needham.

It's the only one to actually change the main characters name, Harry Potter is called "Harrius Potter". This book was actually very popular both amongst citizens and slaves across the Roman Empire back in 137 AD - very unusal given that most people did not know how to read then, but the book none the less sold in its tens perhaps even more than 20.

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Latin: "Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis" book cover

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