570-Year-Old Gutenberg Bible Leaf Bought for £25 Sells for £39,000
Times of India - India · india
A single leaf from a 570-year-old Gutenberg Bible, purchased for £25 in the early 20th century, has been rediscovered in an English attic and sold for £39,000. The page was found among the belongings of a grandfather in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, stored in a box unopened for over 50 years. Initially believed to belong to a great-grandfather who travelled widely, the leaf was authenticated in 2024. It was auctioned in March 2025, exceeding its £20,000-£30,000 estimate. This sale highlights the significant value of historical artifacts found in unexpected places.