GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Expensive Bible
The most expensive Bible ever sold was a Gutenberg Bible in 1987 for $5.39 million.
In this post, we explore the world of rare and expensive Bibles, focusing on notable sales and fascinating insights into the history of key editions like the Gutenberg Bible and the Saint John’s Bibles. From million-dollar transactions to renowned collections in prestigious institutions, join us as we uncover the immense value placed on these religious artifacts.
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"A single leaf from the Gutenberg Bible sold for $55,000 in 2008."
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"The Gutenberg Bible was the first major book printed in the West using movable metal type 'printing press' around 1455."
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"The last sale of a complete Gutenberg Bible took place in 1978, it cost $2.2 million at the time."
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"The last Gutenberg Bible in private hands was sold in 1987 to a German businessman for $5.4 million."
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"The University of Texas at Austin's Harry Ransom Center has one complete copy of the Gutenberg Bible, which is often displayed to the public."
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"The Göttingen State and University Library in Germany has an original Gutenberg Bible and its box of documents, including the purchase contract."
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"Other than the Gutenberg Bible, some Saint John's Bibles from 2008 were sold for $145,000 each."
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"An unopened box set of the six-volume Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition was sold for $48,040. While used condition box sets have sold for $20,000 and up."
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"Codex Leicester (1510-1515) by Leonardo da Vinci, which technically is a personal notebook but goes deep on religious philosophies among other topics, auctioned for $30.8 million in 1994."
Jannik Lindner
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