World's most expensive books

The most expensive books in the world are not just a source of knowledge. Some books are so rare that it costs crores. Such books are associated with history, science and art, which spends rich people and large institutions to buy large amounts. The most expensive book in the world is Codex Lester, which was bought by Bill Gates for about £ 257 crore in 1994. This book was written by Leonardo da Vinci, who has important things related to water flow, astronomy and nature. Book of Mormon’s original printing manuscript sold for about £ 292 crore in 2017. This book is considered very special for Mormonic religion. Only 28% of this handwritten document is left today, but it is considered the most important part of Mormon history. Bay Solm Book was published in 1640. It was the first printed book in British North America, which was sold for around £ 119 in 2013. The Rothschild prayer book is a 16th-century prayer book, which is also known for her beautiful painting. It was sold for about £ 114 crores. John James Audubon’s book The Birds of America has large and beautiful photos of 435 birds. The book was sold for around £ 97 crore in 2010. William Shakespeare’s first Folio was published in 1623, with his first collection of plays. It was sold for about £ 83 crore in 2020. Gutenberg Bible is considered the first printed book in the world sold for £ 45 crore in 1987. It has changed the world of printing. Cantorbury Tales, 1477 was printed by William Caxton. It was one of the early English printed books, which cost about £ 62. Click here Life & Style Click for more stories Click here