The Hindu·1 min read·easy
A hundred years ago | £6,800 for “Pilgrim’s progress”
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A rare first edition of John Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress' was sold at a Sotheby's auction in London for £6,800. The book was purchased by Mr. Quaritch, marking a significant sale as only four other perfect copies are known to exist.
London, July 27: The first edition of the Pilgrim’s Progress was auctioned at Sotheby’s for £6,800. The purchaser was Mr. Quaritch. Only four other perfect copies are known.
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