When you have a little extra cash burning a hole in your pocket, it’s always a good idea to spend it on a book. When you have a lot of
extra cash burning a hole in your pocket, and your pocket is made of
silk or gold or unicorns or something, then well—it’s probably an even
better idea to spend it on a book. A very expensive book, perhaps.
Luckily, many of these are available on the Internet, and it’s actually
pretty fascinating to see how old books and first editions are
priced—it’s sort of like the art world, in that it’s not always clear
why something is valuable. To that end, I’ve collected some of the most
expensive for you to look at here.
By the way, this is by no means a scientific experiment—I certainly
don’t claim to have looked at every book sale on the Internet. I
excluded maps, manuscripts, ephemera, lithographs, and books that were
primarily illustration (Audubon, etc.), as well as multiple books sold
together as a lot. I also picked and chose among the most expensive
books I could find, and have highlighted what was most
interesting—whether because of the book in question or the history
behind it (or lack thereof). Most of the books on the below list don’t
get anywhere near the most expensive books ever sold—but unlike any of those, the books below could be yours today. Or, you know, today plus 3-5 business days for shipping. ... [mehr] https://lithub.com/25-of-the-most-expensive-books-you-can-buy-on-the-internet/
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