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From the papyrus scrolls used in the ancient egypt and the manuscripts in the monasteries of the middle ages, books evolved into what we know today and even appeared more and more in digital form. In most instances, buying something to read is relatively cheap and people buy books for either educational or recreational purposes. It is the highest price a work of art has ever sold for, but it was not sold at auction. This is the most expensive watch ever sold at auction. The bay psalm book is a small nondescript specimen however looks can be deceiving. Mar 02, 2016 here are some of the most expensive items ever sold. Most expensive book ever sold at auction history channel. According to reporting from insider producers rob ludacer and alyssa pagano, the pearl used to be part of a diamondstudded pendant owned by the former queen of france. The buyer was businessman rob mitchell who owns a marketing company and displays the bat in his offices.
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