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What is the oldest book in your book collection?

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The physically oldest book in my collection is a six-volume set of Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776) by Edward Gibbon, printed in 1873. I have other books that were written or published in earlier times, but the books themselves are not old. read more

"For me, a book would be defined by having a binding and supporting a world view." By this definition, the collection of clay tablets maintained by Cornell -- also the largest collection in the world -- wouldn't be considered the world's oldest books. read more

While they're not the oldest books in my collection they are my only First Editions. I have a complete set of the First American Editions of all 7 Harry Potter books. That was an awesome birthday present. read more

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