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Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,006–$9,061, n=8). The auction record is $184,667 for Shahnama, The Book of Kings (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Firdausi value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}