Are vintage Bibles worth anything?

Are vintage Bibles worth anything?

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. The exact same Bible, not owned by Elvis Presley, is worth $10 or less. These modern 20th century Bibles are the type most of us have.

Are Bibles valuable?

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.

What is the most valuable book in existence?

World Book Day 2020: Here’s a look at the world’s most expensive books.

• The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J.K. Rowling – $3.98 million.
• The Gutenberg Bible – $5.4 million.
• First Folio, William Shakespeare – $6 million.
• Birds of America, James Audubon – $11.5 million.
• The Codex Leicester, Leonardo da Vinci – $30.8 million.

How do you dispose of used Bibles?

Another way to dispose of a Bible is to respectfully cremate it (similar to how many national flags are retired). Though some who wish to disrespect or desecrate God’s word do so by burning it, there is nothing inherently wrong with burning the physical Bible so long as proper solemnity and respect are observed.

How do you know if a book is a collectible?

Look for the Print Run Number. Print runs are a way for collectors to identify which “first edition” is truly the earliest version of the book to exist in the world. Print runs are the set number of copies of the book printed at one time.

What is the value of an old Bible?

Rarity plays a big part in the worth of an old Bible. In general, a Bible published from around 1820 – 2000 almost certainly has little or no value. Because Bibles published in that time period are so common today, they are easy to obtain.

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.

Is an incomplete Bible worth anything?

For example, even an incomplete King James Bible from 1611 can still be worth a considerable amount. Sometimes, you don’t even need the entire Bible to have great value on your hands.

How much is Elvis Presley’s Bible worth?

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.