Did you know that there are books that have very expensive prices? Not hundreds of thousands of rupiah, but even hundreds of billions. Certainly such books have very valuable values. Not in terms of the contents of the book but also the history of the existence and ownership of the book.
In order for BukuPedia's friends to know what expensive books are, here are some information about them. Hopefully it can make a positive source of information.
1. Codex Leicester
Do you know the price of this book? The price is Rp. 409 billion. Yes, the price is really fantastic. Then who is this book? Codex Leicester is a book by Leonardo Da Vinci. This is his most famous book of 30 scientific works.
This book now belongs to Bill Gates, in 1994 he bought it from Christie's auction in New York. This Codex book has also been owned by prominent figures such as Thomas Coke, Giovanni della Porta, Armand Hammer, and Giuseppe Ghezzi.
I guess if you have that much money, don't you want to have this book?
2. Magna Carta (Exemplar)
Some people know this book by the name of Magna Carta Libertatum which means 'Big Charter of Freedom'. This book was family on June 15, 1912 in England.
Contains the Pope's dispute, King John with his Baron on the king's right.
A copy of this book, Magna Carta 1297 was purchased by David Rubenstein for Rp. 283 billion. So that makes this book an expensive book.
3. ST Cuthbert (Stonyhurst Gospel)
This book is valued at Rp. 190 million. This is a gospel book that existed at the beginning of the 8th century. It has ties made of leather and has a nice decoration. Don't be surprised if you see the thickness, yes, this book has a size of 92 centimeters with 138 pages.
4. Bay Psalm Book
This is the first book printed in the United States. Bay Psalm Book also has a very expensive price, which is Rp 188 billion. It was printed in 1640. Some of the psalms in this book have been translated into English.
5. Rothschild Prayer Book
This book has been purchased for Rp 180 billion. Never been exhibited at the Australian National Library in Vienna. In 2014 an Australian businessman named Kerry Stokes was bought. This book has 254 sheets.
6. Gospels of Henry The Lion
This book, which has been purchased for Rp 155 billion, is considered a masterpiece of 12th century Romanes book illumination. In its history, this book was created and given power to Saxony Duke as an uparaca of the Virgin Mary at St Blaise Abbey Church.
7. The Birds of America
This book made by a painter named John James Audubon has been bought for Rp. 152 billion. The book contains about illustrations of bird species in the United States. First published in 1827 and 1838 in series in Edinburgh and London.
8. Canterbury Tales
This book, which contains stories of true stories but also fiction, was written by Geoffrey Chaucher in the 14th century. Once purchased at a price of Rp. 99 billion.
9. Shakespeares Comedies, Hostories & Tragedies
After the departure of William Shakespeare, this book was first printed in 1623. Contains 36 plays and this book has been printed up to 220 copies. Uniquely only 40 of the total are complete. Books have been sold for Rp. 81 billion.
10. Gutenberg Bible
This is the first major book to be printed using metal and mass produced in Europe. The existence of this book signifies the start of the Gutenberg Revolution. Many praise from the public for the emergence of this book. Because this book is truly high quality and has aesthetic and artistic high. Sold at a price of Rp 65 billion.
In order for BukuPedia's friends to know what expensive books are, here are some information about them. Hopefully it can make a positive source of information.
1. Codex Leicester
Do you know the price of this book? The price is Rp. 409 billion. Yes, the price is really fantastic. Then who is this book? Codex Leicester is a book by Leonardo Da Vinci. This is his most famous book of 30 scientific works.
This book now belongs to Bill Gates, in 1994 he bought it from Christie's auction in New York. This Codex book has also been owned by prominent figures such as Thomas Coke, Giovanni della Porta, Armand Hammer, and Giuseppe Ghezzi.
I guess if you have that much money, don't you want to have this book?
2. Magna Carta (Exemplar)
Some people know this book by the name of Magna Carta Libertatum which means 'Big Charter of Freedom'. This book was family on June 15, 1912 in England.
Contains the Pope's dispute, King John with his Baron on the king's right.
A copy of this book, Magna Carta 1297 was purchased by David Rubenstein for Rp. 283 billion. So that makes this book an expensive book.
3. ST Cuthbert (Stonyhurst Gospel)
This book is valued at Rp. 190 million. This is a gospel book that existed at the beginning of the 8th century. It has ties made of leather and has a nice decoration. Don't be surprised if you see the thickness, yes, this book has a size of 92 centimeters with 138 pages.
4. Bay Psalm Book
This is the first book printed in the United States. Bay Psalm Book also has a very expensive price, which is Rp 188 billion. It was printed in 1640. Some of the psalms in this book have been translated into English.
5. Rothschild Prayer Book
This book has been purchased for Rp 180 billion. Never been exhibited at the Australian National Library in Vienna. In 2014 an Australian businessman named Kerry Stokes was bought. This book has 254 sheets.
6. Gospels of Henry The Lion
This book, which has been purchased for Rp 155 billion, is considered a masterpiece of 12th century Romanes book illumination. In its history, this book was created and given power to Saxony Duke as an uparaca of the Virgin Mary at St Blaise Abbey Church.
7. The Birds of America
This book made by a painter named John James Audubon has been bought for Rp. 152 billion. The book contains about illustrations of bird species in the United States. First published in 1827 and 1838 in series in Edinburgh and London.
8. Canterbury Tales
This book, which contains stories of true stories but also fiction, was written by Geoffrey Chaucher in the 14th century. Once purchased at a price of Rp. 99 billion.
9. Shakespeares Comedies, Hostories & Tragedies
After the departure of William Shakespeare, this book was first printed in 1623. Contains 36 plays and this book has been printed up to 220 copies. Uniquely only 40 of the total are complete. Books have been sold for Rp. 81 billion.
10. Gutenberg Bible
This is the first major book to be printed using metal and mass produced in Europe. The existence of this book signifies the start of the Gutenberg Revolution. Many praise from the public for the emergence of this book. Because this book is truly high quality and has aesthetic and artistic high. Sold at a price of Rp 65 billion.
These are the Most Expensive Books Ever in the World
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September 03, 2018
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