How can you tell how old a Bible is
Look at the title page to see if you can find a date.
On some books, usually newer ones, you can find a printing date right underneath the title.
Flip through the book to see if you can find a date listed anywhere inside the book, especially printed on the bottom of the pages..
Can you sell a used Bible
It is not illegal (in the USA anyway) to write and sell your own holy book for your religion (although there are rules for setting up a business dealing with things like sales tax and paying your employees on time and income tax). It is not illegal to sell your own translation of the Christian Holy Bible.
What is the rarest Bible
The Gutenberg Bible is the first work ever printed by Johann Gutenberg’s revolutionary invention, the printing press. About 50 copies have survived and only 23 of those are complete. The full Bible is 1,286 pages and in 2007 a single page went on sale for $74,000.
Can Bibles be resold
It is not illegal to sell your own translation of the Christian Holy Bible. … It probably is illegal to represent what you’re selling as the King James version of the Holy Bible if it’s not the King James version of the Holy Bible.
Are old Bibles worth any money
The Saturday Early Show’s Collectibles Expert Tony Hyman explains that, in general, most Bibles don’t have much collectible value. That’s especially true of those printed in the 20th century unless they say, right on the title page, “limited edition” and are autographed by the artist.
How much is the first Bible worth
NEW YORK (AP) _ A Gutenberg Bible was sold at auction Thursday for $5.39 million, more than double the previous record for a printed book, Christie’s auction house said.
Where is the oldest Bible in the world
Although parts of the codex are scattered across four libraries around the world, most of the manuscript is held today in the British Library in London, where it is on public display. Since its discovery, study of the Codex Sinaiticus has proven to be useful to scholars for critical studies of biblical text.
Who profits from the sale of the Bible
The Bible is public domain and, unless someone is pushing some fancy pants copyright translation or something, anybody can print and publish a copy of the Bible. Anyone can also, therefore, sell Bibles. The money thus earned goes to whoever printed, distributed and sold the specific copies in question.
What is the most valuable Bible
Gutenberg BibleIf 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) …
How much is a first edition King James Bible worth
It was sold at a Sotheby’s auction on December 5, 2016 in New York for $396,500. Actually, five large Black Letter, pulpit Bible editions were printed: The First Edition 1611 (He Bible), the second 1611/1613 (She Bible), followed by printings in 1617, 1634, 1639/40.
What books are worth the most money
20 Iconic Books You Probably Own That Are Now Worth A LOT Of Money!The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Tolkien. … Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997), J.K. Rowling. … The Cat in the Hat (1957) Dr. … The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), Arthur Conan Doyle. … The Bible (1600 – 1630)More items…
How much do old Bibles sell for
Value: The value of an old leather Bible in very good condition with no family records or other factors that would increase its value might be worth about $10 to $20 dollars. If the Bible contains family records, or other important factors it could be worth from $20 up to a large amount.
What can I do with old Bibles
Here Are More Options for What to Do With Old BiblesBibleSenders.org. … Bible Foundation Network for Sending Bibles. … Christian Library International. … Love Packages. … Master Bible Collection/Distribution Centers in U.S.A. and Canada. … Many local churches accept used Bibles for believers in need.More items…•May 20, 2018
How do you tell a first edition
Identifying the First Edition of a Book The publisher may actually state the words ‘first edition’ or ‘first printing’ on the copyright page. Another common method of identification is the number line – that’s a line of numbers on the copyright page. Usually, if a one is present in the line then it’s a first edition.