Are really old Bibles worth anything?

Are 20th century Bibles valuable? In short, no. 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.

What Bible is worth the most money?

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) …

How old is my King James Bible?

The King James Version of the Bible was published 400 years ago. It’s no longer the top-selling Bible, but in those four centuries, it has woven itself deeply into our speech and culture. Let’s travel back to 1603: King James I, who had ruled Scotland, ascended to the throne of England.

How much are vintage Bibles worth?

To have value, they must be nearly perfect. Those are worth between $100 and $300. Incidentally, if you have one of these, and it’s a family Bible you want to preserve, but the spine is broken, or the covers are falling off, you can have them fixed, but it’ll cost a couple hundred dollars.

How do I get my Bible appraised?

If you feel that your family Bible may be one of those extra-special tomes, you can have it professionally appraised to help you determine its worth. The libraries of large universities often offer basic appraisal services. They can assist you in identifying the printing date and evaluating the condition of your Bible.

What is a Bible from the 1800’s worth?

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.

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 do I date my Bible?

Open up the book and look through the first few pages, paying special attention to the left-hand side of the book. Publishers usually list the printing date on the inside cover. Look at the title page to see if you can find a date.

Who will take old Bibles?

Here Are More Options for What to Do With Old Bibles

• BibleSenders.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.

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