Bought for £25, 570-year-old Gutenberg Bible leaf found in grandfather's belongings in the attic sells for £39,000
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: October 01, 2026 at 07:30
📝 Summary
A leaf from the Gutenberg Bible was discovered in an English attic after decades of being unnoticed. It was originally purchased for £25 and later sold at auction for £39,000 in 2025. The leaf, approximately 570 years old, contains text from the Book of Numbers and is considered a significant historical document. The Gutenberg Bible is known as one of the first substantial books printed with movable type.