Are old religious books worth money?
Rare used Christian books can be invaluable sources of information and prized collectors’ items. Keep in mind that not all old Christian tomes and Bibles are rare. Even some Bibles that are over two hundred years old are not considered particularly rare or valuable.
What is the most valuable Bible?
Gutenberg Bible
If you’re curious, the most expensive Bible ever is a Gutenberg Bible (more on Gutenberg later) that sold for $5.39 million ($12.2 million) in 1987; the most expensive Talmud went for $9.3 million ($10.1 million) in 2015; and the most expensive Quran was a 7th century fragment that sold for $4.9 million ($5.8 million) …
What to do with old used Bibles?
Consider contacting your local prison or correctional facility and ask to speak to the chaplain. Prison chaplains often need resources for ministering to inmates. Some local libraries may accept donated old Bibles. Used bookstores and thrift stores may accept old Bibles for resale.
What can you do with old religious books?
It should be wrapped in something pure and buried in a place where people do not walk. Many of the religious leaders who spoke to NPR agreed that burial was the most respectful way to dispose of their sacred text.
How much is the Wicked Bible worth?
In 2015, one of the remaining Bible copies was put on auction by Bonhams, and sold for £31,250. In 2016, a copy of the Wicked Bible was put on auction by Sotheby’s and sold for $46,500. In 2018, the same copy of the Wicked Bible was put on auction again by Sotheby’s, and sold for $56,250.
How can I find out if a book is worth money?
AbeBooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but don’t use that value for insurance purposes. If you really need a documented estimate of a book’s value (for probate or insurance purposes) then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal.
How much is my old Bible worth?
Old Bibles published between 1900-2000 are almost exclusively considered reading material and unless your copy was owned by someone famous, it is not worth further research. For instance, Elvis Presley’s personal Bible, published in 1977, sold for $94,000 at auction in 2012. The exact same Bible, not owned by Elvis Presley, is worth $10 or less.
Are 20th century bibles worth anything?
These modern 20th century Bibles are the type most of us have. Bibles like these have value only as reading material. There are a few rare exceptions, but if you have a Bible published AFTER about 1800, it is most likely worth very little as there were tremendous numbers of Bibles produced during this time.
Are there any books about the Bible in the 1800s?
In addition to the antique Bible texts, many books were written and published about the Bible in the late 1800s. Vintage versions of these texts are also available on eBay.
How much is this Victorian Bible worth?
Although this Bible was published in the 1880s, it is in wonderful condition with original clasps. These types of family Bibles were very common in the Victorian era and for obvious reasons are still collectible today for their beauty as display pieces. The clasped Bible pictured above sold at one of our auctions for $300.
