1777 copy of The New Testament Bible Sells for $199,500 at John McInnis Auctioneers, March 15th
A 1777 copy of the New Testament Bible, printed by Edward Draper of Boston, sold for $199,500 (hammer price) in the virtual online auction of the estate of Peter Hickey, held on-site in Newburyport on March 15th by John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC, based in Amesbury. The hardcover leatherbound Bible, just 7 inches by 4 ¾ inches, was in fair condition.