Expensive Books Sold, Authors, Price, And Why, Part-2
In the Previous Post, Expensive Books Sold, Why?, Authors, Part-1 We know about 5 expensive books sold, now it is time to know another 5 expensive books their author’s life, Price & why they are also that much expensive. 5. St. Cuthbert Gospel Author: St. Cuthbert Original Price: $ 14 million ₹ 104.93 Cr. Inflation adjusted price: $15.94 million ₹ 119.55 Cr. Why: The earliest intact European book was purchase by British Library in London in 2012 for $ 14 million (₹ 104.93 Cr.) after a successful fundraising effort. The Gospel was buried its owner & writer St. Cuthbert who died in 687. The book is remarkably good condition & still retains its binding & beautiful red cover, despite being 1300 years old. The Gospel was unearthed in 1104 when Cuthbert’s remains were being moved from a grave to a shine for a while, it was used as a protective talisman from time to time. By carry 17 th century the book was owned privately &