8 Most Expensive Books Worth $30 Million

8 Most Rare Expensive Books Worth $30 Million

8. The Rothschild Prayerbook: Not publicly sold recently; historically valuable

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7. The Book of Mormon (1830 first edition): Varies; some editions sold for over $100,000.

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5. Shakespeare's First Folio: Sold for $6-10 million.

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4. Bay Psalm Book: Sold for $14.2 million in 2013.

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3. The Birds of America: Varies; some editions sold for millions.

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2. Gutenberg Bible: Approximately $25-35 million.

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1. The Codex Leicester: Purchased by Bill Gates for $30.8 million.

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