A Copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio Just Sold for $2.4 Million at Auction

Ireland News News

A Copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio Just Sold for $2.4 Million at Auction
Ireland Latest News,Ireland Headlines
  • 📰 RobbReport
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 16 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 10%
  • Publisher: 63%

The Bard's work still rakes in millions.

, which makes this a rare opportunity for collectors of literary works.

Of the 750 copies kept from their first print run in 1623, only 234 are known to still exist today, with a majority being held in public collections. This is not the first time a copy of the folio sold for seven figures. In 2003, another copy of the first folio hammered down for more than $3 million.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

RobbReport /  🏆 309. in US

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Michelle Obama’s New Book ‘The Light We Carry’ Coming Out This FallMichelle Obama’s New Book ‘The Light We Carry’ Coming Out This FallFormer first lady Michelle Obama's new book 'The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times' will come out on Nov. 15, four years after the release of her bestselling memoir
Read more »

Mega Million ticket worth $1 million sold in Phoenix, remains unclaimedMega Million ticket worth $1 million sold in Phoenix, remains unclaimedNo one won the Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, but one $1 million winner has still yet to claim their prize money from the drawing.
Read more »

Tesla Sold 75% of its Bitcoin Worth $936 Million By Investing.comTesla Sold 75% of its Bitcoin Worth $936 Million By Investing.com*TESLA SOLD 75% OF ITS BITCOIN WORTH $936 MILLION - $TSLA $BTC
Read more »

Rebuilding Oakland Athletics stockpile pitchers on final day of MLB DraftRebuilding Oakland Athletics stockpile pitchers on final day of MLB DraftThe A’s rounded out their draft class Tuesday with 10 more picks.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-10 02:00:50