World's oldest Hebrew bible, the so-called Codex Sassoon, could fetch $50 million at an auction this May
A Hebrew Bible that's more than 1,000 years old could sell for up to $50 million at auction this spring.In 2021, billionaire Ken Griffin paid $43.2 million for a first edition copy of the U.S. Constitution.A Hebrew Bible that's more than 1,000 years old could sell for up to $50 million at auction this spring, which would make it the most valuable historical document ever auctioned.
Sotheby's in May will auction off the so-called Codex Sassoon, which dates to the ninth century and bridges the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the modernly accepted form of today's Hebrew Bible.Sign up for NBC DFW newsletters"It is a vital touchstone of human history," said Richard Austin, Sotheby's global head of books and manuscripts.
The sales estimate for the Bible is between $30 million to $50 million. In 2021, hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin paid $43.2 million for a first edition
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