Most Expensive Books

Rare and historic books with high auction prices

Codex Leicester

$65.3 Million

Leonardo da Vinci's notebook of scientific writings purchased by Bill Gates.

$50.1 Million

One of the original copies of the US Constitution sold at auction.

$47 Million

Chinese calligraphy letters sold at auction.

$44.9 Million

Original manuscript of the Book of Mormon discovered and authenticated.

$41.6 Million

Chinese Song dynasty letter sold for high auction price.

$38.1 Million

Ancient Hebrew Bible manuscript from the 9th Century AD.

$37.7 Million

Medieval illuminated manuscript used in liturgy.

$36.9 Million

12th century illuminated gospel book commissioned by Henry the Lion.

$32.3 Million

1215 Magna Carta first issue sold at Sothebys.

$21.4 Million

Ancient Chinese book of the Tang dynasty, rare edition sold at auction.