20 DECEMBER 1884, Page 3

At the Syston Library sale on Saturday a larger pi

lee was given for a single book than any hitherto known. The " Mazariu Bible," as it is called,—the earliest printed book iu existence, so far as is at present known,—was pm chased by Mr. Quaritch for £3,900. The Bible, besides being the earliest of known printed books, is a beautiful work of art, and certainly much better worth the purchase, money than sonic of the rare lots of china which have fetched similar prices at recent sales. But a capital representing a steady income of £1:70 a year at least, on the most absolute security is a great price to give, even for a curiosity of the highest artistic value.