books, costliest
2006-09-11 20:40:11 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
copy of Gutenberg Bible brings $50000- the largest price ever paid for a book
2006-09-11 20:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a complete copy of Audubon's "Birds of America" went for about 3 million dollars. But some mediaeval handwritten illuminated books (e.g. "Book of Hours") may get about the same if they are really outstanding. At least now you have a couple of phrases to Google for.
2006-09-12 04:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by bh8153 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible - Many people gave their lives trying to distribute it to the common people.
2006-09-12 00:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I dont know but if u know than tell me becoz I am interested in purchasing it and keeping it in museum
2006-09-11 20:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by Harshal M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋