11/06/2024 17:55 (UTC)

The oldest book of Christian liturgy is auctioned in London for 3.06 million pounds

London (United Kingdom), June 11 (EFE).- The Crosby-Schøyen codex, one of the oldest books in the world, written in Coptic in the 3rd century, was auctioned this Tuesday at Christie's in London for 3.06 million pounds (3.63 million euros, 3.9 million dollars, at today's exchange rate), around its maximum estimated price.

FOOTAGE: RESOURCES OF THE HISTORIC HEBREW BIBLE 'THE HOLKHAM HEBREW BIBLIE, AT THE CHRISTIE'S AUCTION HOUSE IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.

CAMERA: GUILLERMO GARRIDO.

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Date: 11/06/2024 16:49 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » History
Religion and belief
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 110 seconds
Reference: 55013841980
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