Here is the list of top 10 most expensive books in the world 2018. A copy of john james audubons birds of america tonight became the most expensive book ever sold when it went under the hammer at sothebys for. Oldest map of new york may become most expensive map ever. Cartier was founded in the mid 1800s and has been designing and manufacturing some of the worlds finest watches and. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, 6 7 8 harry potter by j. In 1938, a comic was printed that featured superman for the first time ever and so far its the most expensive comic book that has ever been sold. The most valuable british coin sold at auction, this extremely rare trial gold sovereign was minted just before king edward viiis abdication in december 1936 but never actually made it into. This is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon that includes a vast array of bird species, 6 of which have become extinct since the time of illustration. This is a list of printed books, manuscripts, letters, music scores, comic books, maps and other documents which have sold for. This was the most expensive book ever sold when it changed hands back in 2010.
Earlier this year, when the online book marketplace abebooks released a list of the most expensive books it sold in 2015, topping the list was an 18th century italian tome with a longwinded title. The book, which was published in 1623, was sold in 2001. While collectible cars have been sold privately for more, this is the highest price ever paid for a car at a public auction. The worlds most expensive photo what makes it so great. The most expensive books in the world readers digest. To that end, ive collected some of the most expensive for you to look at here. So lets have a look at the most expensive books that have been sold all around the world. The buyer was renowned korean collector jessie kim, and the bear now. Okay, so this one shocked us and yes youre reading that correctly. Or, you know, today plus 35 business days for shipping. Used since hundreds of years ago, books are probably the most important step in mankinds evolution. The most valuable british coin sold at auction, this extremely rare trial gold sovereign was minted just before king edward viii s abdication in december 1936 but never actually made it into.
From highly expensive to extraordinarily expensive, american baseball memorabilia has caught the eye of the american public in a big way. Feb 21, 2016 the 10 most expensive comic books ever sold. The ongoing comic book series was created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1962. Shattering previous records and exceeding auction expectations, the sale underscored market demand for the artists rare auction appearances, and the competition among collectors to own a work of such caliber and.
The bay psalm book is probably best known for being the first printed book in british north america and it was first printed in 1640 in cambridge, massachusetts. There are allegedly only 118 of this book in the world and reportedly only 10 that are privately owned and not in place in museums or historical collections. What are some of your favorite collectible expensive toys. These are some of the worlds most expensive books ceoworld.
Sold at christies new york in november 2011, it was the held the world record for most expensive print ever sold until 2014. In fact, according to the economist, a true list of the ten most valuable single books ever sold would have to include five copies of the birds of. Immediately, i was keen to have a good look at it to find out exactly what makes it so great. When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the world. Here is a list of the five most expensive clocks ever sold at auction. The incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. All books of a religious, ideological, philosophical or political nature have thus been excluded from the below lists of bestselling books for these reasons. Most of the books on the below list dont get anywhere near the most expensive books ever soldbut unlike any of those, the books below could be yours today. From the papyrus scrolls used in the ancient egypt and the manuscripts in the monasteries of the middle ages, books evolved a lot. Top 10 most expensive books ever sold abebooks reading copy. Arts of the islamic world 36 burzuy presents the book of kalilah wa dimnah to king nushirvan, illustrated. The trophy that was sold was the oldest of the four that had been made, and had been handed to the winner of the competition ever year between 1896 to 1910. It is the oldest jersey known to be worn by the great bambino.
Storia naturale degli uccelli trattata con metodo e adornata di figure intagliate in rame e miniate al naturale. The bay psalm book has the double honour of being not only one of the most expensive books ever but also the first book ever printed in america. Copy of the constitution, bill of rights and other key acts of the first constitution in 1789 that created by george washington, this extraordinary piece of work was bought by a nonprofit organization. What christies deemed the most important book in english literature was sold to an anonymous buyer.
The five most expensive books ever sold at auction money inc. Lets find out which are the top 10 most expensive books ever sold. Jan 06, 2020 in 1938, a comic was printed that featured superman for the first time ever and so far its the most expensive comic book that has ever been sold. It was completely unrestored, and the most expensive item of sports memorabilia ever sold. What are some of your favorite collectibleexpensive toys. The prices that such books can bring are staggering and you may be surprised to learn how much book enthusiasts were willing to pay at auction for the worlds most expensive books ever sold. The most expensive items ever sold through sothebys. Dating from 1640, the psalm book was the beginning of american literary production and contains a fascinating insight into. The most expensive game jerseys ever sold at auction. Nov 05, 2014 the world s 10 most expensive books ever sold. But hey, at least gates put his purchase to good use he had the book scanned. Dating from 1640, the psalm book was the beginning of american literary production and contains a fascinating insight into the life of the pilgrims.
Apr 15, 2018 the incredible hulk, issue 1, is the 10th most expensive comic book ever sold. With lots of excitement surrounding the bay psalm book thats coming up for auction at sothebys, this is a good time to step aside and consider the most expensive books that have ever been sold. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. List of most expensive cars sold at auction wikipedia. Let s find out which are the top 10 most expensive books ever sold. Created by australian jewelry designer stefano canturi, she has a black strapless evening dress and a choker with a 1k square pink diamond. These are the 10 most expensive cars ever to be sold at auction. Top 15 most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold. Jan 20, 2012 definitely the most expensive book ever written about fruit trees featuring sixteen different varieties. Rumour has it that there are only 11 copies of the book remaining, one of which. The worlds top 10 most expensive books ever world blaze.
Amongst this list of expensive books, most are ancient texts that bear significant historical. This barbie was sold to benefit breast cancer research. In 2000, steiff teamed up with the luxury brand louis vuitton to create the worlds most expensive bear. It is unverified, as the buyer is private and anonymous. My first impression of the photo was that i didnt like it, not at all but then i looked for a few seconds longer and it began to grow. Jul 22, 2017 this is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon that includes a vast array of bird species, 6 of which have become extinct since the time of illustration. Have you ever wondered what some of the most expensive clocks are that have been sold at auctions. Jan 28, 2016 according to forbes, bill gates owns the most expensive book ever sold. So lets have a look at the most expensive books that have been sold all.
The embroidered, designerdenim is studded with swarovski crystals. The 5 most expensive clocks ever sold at auction money inc. Yes, some people have spent such a huge amount just for a single book. The five most expensive books ever sold at auction 1. Definitely the most expensive book ever written about fruit trees featuring sixteen different varieties. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. The 10 most expensive books in the world flavorwire. Can you think of any book that can be sold in millions of dollars. As one of the highestgraded copies of spidermans first appearance ever to be sold at public auction, it was expected to fetch a high price. My first impression of the photo was that i didnt like it, not at all. Audobon is a noted illustrator who pioneered much of early wildlife research, and the books dimensions reflect his attention to detail.
The worlds 10 most expensive books ever sold forbes. By saying books, we are including documents and manuscripts, and not just objects published on a press. Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. This is the rarest and most expensive book ever sold at auction. Worlds best valuable antique wealthiest collectors guide book for global billionaires and millionaires lee, may on. The webslinging superhero is one of the worlds most cherished characters, so it was no surprise when the copy sold for over a million dollars at auction in 2011. What christie s deemed the most important book in english literature was sold to an anonymous buyer. Peter lik 2014 this image is a black and white print of the famous antelope canyon in arizona, usa. Grab your wallet, here are the most expensive books ever sold. The world record for the most expensive book ever sold is a science book. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. According to forbes, bill gates owns the most expensive book ever sold. Some very rich people have spent millions of dollars on everything from shakespeares plays to books about birds.