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One of the most expensive books ever sold is the “Codex Leicester” bought by Bill Gates for $30.8 Millions.

The book is containing 72 pages full with drawings,diagrams,ideas and it was written between 1506 – 1510. The manuscript contains also information about the relationship between earth sun and moon.

Due to the high price of $30.8 millions the book is the most expensive book ever sold.


Bill Gates is book lover and his home library is filled with rare books.

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There are several reasons why Bill Gates purchased the Codex Leicester and some of them are:

  • He viewed Da Vinci as a role model
  • He was fascinated by the way Da Vinci thought about things so far back in the past

Bill Gates has always spoken about his admiration of Leonardo Da Vinci and when he had the opportunity to buy the Codex Leicester which showed Da Vinci's thoughts, he jumped at the opportunity.

Bill Gates also wanted to find out more about Da Vinci because he was amazed at how the man thought so long in the past. If Da Vinci was curious about something, he would observe it, take notes, then try to understand it.

In conclusion, Bill Gates bought the book because he was thoroughly fascinated by Da Vinci who was his role model.

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