Just how much is the world's most valuable book worth?

By ABC13

Philanthropist David Rubenstein raised his hand until the auction of "The Bay Psalm Book" was over, by then he was handing over $14.5 million.

The book is a translation of the Biblical Psalms made by Puritans back in 1640.

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