8) The Gutenberg Bible: $20,000 – $100,000
This book is written in Latin and was printed in the 1450s. It is also recognized as the 42-line Bible, the Mazarin Bible, or the B42.
As the first major book printed in the western world using “movable type”, the book yields somewhat of an iconic status as it has been praised for its “high aesthetic and artistic qualities.”
Although we can’t know for sure about how many exist today, as of 2007 it was estimated that there are between 42-48 copies that have survived either in fragments or in entirety.
The Gutenberg Bible it is currently believed to be one the most valuable books in the world.
