The Codex Leicster by Leonardo da Vinci
$130 million
Handwritten scientific and philosophical notebook filled with da Vinci's observations and sketches.
Estimated value as of 2021 · Source: Forbes estimate via Robert Simon appraisal
Fun Fact
Bill Gates bought the Codex Leicester in 1994 for $30.8 million, making it the most expensive book ever sold.
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