Weve handpicked a gallery of 10 of the most interesting books sold in. At the same time, a cover with both stamps on it was sold during the same david feldman auction in november 1993 for 5 million swiss francs. Most expensive items sold at auction in the past decade insider. Most collectors however dont have any pieces as rare and as expensive as the firearms in this list. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. The book was published in 1623, seven years after shakespeares death, and contains a dozen plays that have never been reprinted, as well as many that are considered classics today. Not a bonsai tree, but a very expensive antique bonsai pot. To look at it, it almost looks like a madeup instrument straight out of a dr. 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. Grab your wallet, here are the most expensive books ever sold. The most expensive car ever sold at auction, this 3litre v12 has a chequered history. Seuss book, but this is actually a real piano and is known as galaxy piano. Its the perfect time to look back at some notable events happened in the auction world this year. He thinks this is a good investment as he estimates the bats real.
Most expensive paintings ever sold at auction cbs news. Worlds best valuable antique wealthiest collectors guide book for global billionaires and millionaires lee, may on. Sothebys holds the record for any printed book with the bay pslam book, the first book printed in the. Top 10 most expensive rare books sold one can ask himself what makes a particular book an expensive one. The most expensive historic guns sold at auction vaults throughout the nation are filled with some of the most beautiful and expensive gun collections. The number of items sothebys sold online rose by nearly 40% last year, and in april, an early copy of john james audubons book the birds of america set a. It is the highest price a work of art has ever sold for, but it was not sold at auction. Book of mormon sets new record for most expensive manuscript ever sold this article is more than 2 years old founding text of the church of jesus christ of. This card was awarded as a prize during the 1999 tropical mega. When this book sold, it became the most expensive illuminated manuscript in the world. The most expensive items ever sold through sothebys. The very futuristic piano was designed for those who have a strong eye for detail, such as a 24carat gold plated body.
Most expensive items sold at auction in the past decade. The sneakers were purchased by canadian entrepreneur miles nadal, who. What is the most expensive item ever sold at an auction. That honor goes to a religious text, the 1640 bay psalm book, believed to be the first book printed in colonial america. It is currently on display in the australian national library. If any of these items are sitting in your attic, you could make a lot of money. Apr 01, 2020 most expensive rare books ever sold 1.
The most expensive books in the world readers digest. Breaking the two million dollar mark with its astounding cgc rating of 9. From the papyrus scrolls used in the ancient egypt and the manuscripts in the monasteries of the middle ages, books evolved into what we know today and even appeared more and more in digital form. Top five most expensive items ever sold by sothebys. These 40 cars at the ones which sold for the most money during. We are going to take a look at the most expensive albums that were ever sold in an auction. Complete list top 10 most expensive auction items time. The most expensive car ever sold at auction bookaclassic. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. The 10 most expensive cars ever sold at auction pursuitist. The top 10 most expensive pianos in the world today.
These are the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. The most expensive historic guns sold at auction fort knox. Top 10 most expensive rare books sold topteny magazine. The auction sold nine other cars, all ferraris, which also fetched nearrecord amounts. Mar 24, 2020 top five most expensive original us comic art sold at auction as of 2020. Rumour has it that there are only 11 copies of the book remaining, one of which.
What is the most expensive item ever sold at auction. It was sold by a businessman to an african company. The magna carta, also known as magna carta libertatum, is a charter drafted by the archbishop of canterbury and agreed to by king john of. This was the most expensive auction item ever to be sold in 2001. When it was sold in 2012 at a sothebys auction, the scream set a record for being the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction, according to reuters. 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 five most expensive books ever sold at auction. Of the ten most expensive artworks, six were sold at christies while four at sothebys. An update on the most expensive photobooks sold at auction. Rumour has it that there are only 11 copies of the book remaining, one of which was sold at auction in 20 for. The 11 most expensive cars sold at auction in 2016. 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. The 10 most expensive vintage motorcycles sold at auction. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. This prayer book was bought by kerry stokes, an australian businessman, from an auction at christies new. It is the tenth most expensive gun to ever be sold at an auction.
One of the most expensive movie cars ever to have sold at auction. Two other copies of the book also raked in big money in the twentieth century. Only 119 copies of the bird book most of which exist in museums and libraries remain. Sep 08, 2019 based on feedback i received about my article investigating the most expensive photobooks ever sold, i reached out to the two largest auction houses in the world to provide a more authoritative. It was said that the auction, carried out by sothebys auction house, would secure the finances of the library for the near future. Sold at a sothebys auction, this fantastic collection of u. Today, christies new york will auction off a copy of john james audubons birds of america, which already holds the title of most valuable printed book in. Nov 05, 2014 over the last 31 years, governments, billionaires and private collectors have repeatedly trumped auctions prices for rare manuscripts. Salvator mundi by italian artist leonardo da vinci c. 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. This is the rarest and most expensive book ever sold at auction.
In 1994, however, the journal was purchased by no other than bill gates himself, who paid 29 million euros for it making this manuscript the most expensive book ever sold. 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 distinction. 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 is the most expensive us comic book art sold at auction.
The most expensive book sold at auction the bay psalm book. The 10 most expensive books in the world flavorwire. This ferrari just became the most expensive car ever sold. The most expensive american car ever sold at auction, the gt40 is from fords racing heyday when it beat ferrari at le mans. David hockneys pool painting set to sell for record.
The five most expensive books ever sold at auction money inc. Dec 17, 2019 with 2019 drawing to a close and auction houses getting ready for the new year, we have taken a look back at the past twelve months. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Today, christies new york will auction off a copy of john james. According to heritage auctions, a dallasbased auctioneer, the nearpristine marvel comics no 1 from. Rockefeller emerald could be most expensive ever auctioned. Thats the most ever paid for a spiderman comic at public auction. Top 15 most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever sold. The amazing thing about this 1907 harley davidson strap tank model is that it managed to become one of the most expensive motorcycles ever sold at auction and still sell for under the auction houses estimate. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold.
So lets have a look at the most expensive books that have been sold all around the world. Rowling wrote six of these copies for friends and editors. A golden vase featuring fish and flower motifs, the pinner qing dynasty vase is widely praised for its purity and beauty. Topping the list is monets haystack painting, followed by artworks by jeff koons, robert rauschenberg, paul cezanne, pablo picasso etc.
Jun 18, 2014 a history of the most expensive pearls ever sold. Collectors flock to rare vinyls, as they are typically perceived to be an investment. It is considered the most expensive one at auction. These are some of the worlds most expensive books ceoworld. Our first most expensive list of 2019 includes sets, signed first editions, nature. The buyer was businessman rob mitchell who owns a marketing company and displays the bat in his offices. This is a list of the highest known prices paid for paintings. This one is even more special as it belonged to steve mcqueen. In what is possibly not a surprise, the most expensive rare book ever sold is a religious book, and interestingly, it was bought by the religious body, the church of latterday saints, the church this book helped found. Below are the worlds 10 most expensive books ever sold. Apr 21, 2019 the world auction record for a photobook is for edward s. List of most expensive cars sold at auction wikipedia. Most expensive book ever sold at auction history channel.
The 10 most expensive antiques ever sold at auction. While far from the most expensive book on this list, beedle was the priciest. These copies were written by rowling herself handwriting. 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. An incredible photography book published in 2007, this huge book weighs 27 pounds and was limited to 950 leatherbound copies. With only 118 copies in existence, of which 108 copies are possessed by museums and libraries, birds of america, authored by james audubon widely considered to be the most expensive book in the world. Rockefeller emerald could become most expensive ever sold at auction. The overall record was set that same week when rm sothebys sold a 1962. The ferrari factory repaired and rebuilt the car again two years later after the next owner flipped it into the undergrowth at. Out of all the various albums that exist today, the most expensive ones that were sold were all classic albums, much like other auctions. Here are 20 of the most expensive things ever to be sold on the internet and in real life. Feb 21, 2016 below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. The top 10 most expensive books ever sold used since hundreds of years ago, books are probably the most important step in mankinds evolution. It was part of an effort to raise money to prevent the extinction of the albatross.
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