
10 Most Valuable
Books in the World
If you thought buying text
books for your college classes cost too much, then take a look at the prices attached to these
books, some
of the most valuable in the world. From the first
book ever printed to the most valuable comic
book to the children’s picture
book worth the most money, check out these ten
books that will bring a pretty penny to anyone lucky enough to have one in their collection.
The Gutenberg
Bible. In 1456, the Gutenberg
Bible was the first
book ever printed with moveable type. About 180 versions are believed to have been printed originally. Many
of the remaining
Bibles have been broken down into sections. Only 21 are believed to be completely intact. A fully-intact Gutenberg
Bible is valued at $25-35 million.
Codex Leicester. This 72-page note
book contains the scientific writings and sketches
of Leonardo da Vinci. In 1717, Thomas Coke, who was named the Earl
of Leicester, bought the note
book. It was bought from the Leicester estate in 1980 and renamed Codex Hammer, after the art collector who purchased it. In 1994, Bill Gates purchased the note
book for $30.8 million and renamed it Codex Leicester. Gates’ purchase
of this note
book made it the most expensive
book ever sold.