Do you know the most valuable first edition books of all time?

First edition books are a treasure for book lovers. Yearly, thousands of bibliophiles seek the older copies and rare of classic and modern books, in order to preserve the history of literature. These books are considered true works of art and they can be extremely valuable, both for its content and for its editing. Next, presents a count of the most valuable first edition books in history.

Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci

Codex Leicester is one of the most expensive manuscripts of the world. Written by the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century, the book contains a collection of his thoughts and discoveries about nature and science. In 1994, American tycoon Bill Gates bought the Codex Leicester for 31,8 million dollars.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard de J.K Rowling

First published in 2008, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of short stories written by British author J.K.. Rowling to accompany the Harry Potter series. The book was sold at auction by 3,98 million dollars in 2007. The auction edition included five copies of the book, each with a unique Rowling signature.

Birds of America de John James Audubon

Published in 1827, Birds of America is a collection of bird illustrations by American naturalist John James Audubon.. The book consists of four volumes and contains 435 full color prints. In 2010, an original edition of Birds of America was sold to an anonymous buyer by 11,5 million dollars.

Cosmographia de Martin Waldseemuller

Cosmographia is a print work of 1507 written by the German and French cartographers Martin Waldseemuller and Mathias Ringmann. The book contains a detailed world map, as well as many illustrations and descriptions of the places. In 2003, an original edition of Cosmographia was sold by 10,3 million dollars.

The Gutenberg Bible

First published in 1455, The Gutenberg Bible is one of the oldest printings in the world. This edition of the Bible was printed by Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type printing. In 1987, a complete copy of The Gutenberg Bible was sold by 4,9 million dollars to an anonymous buyer.

First edition books are true works of art that have stood the test of time.. These rare and valuable editions are steeped in history and meaning., and for book lovers, there is nothing better than owning one of these treasures. Although the prices of these books are exorbitant, for collectors, buying a first edition is a worthwhile investment.