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 "url": "https://cardvolume.com/magic/arabian-nights/library-of-alexandria/",
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 "name": "Library of Alexandria",
 "title": "Library of Alexandria 76 (Arabian Nights)",
 "category": "magic",
 "category_name": "Magic: The Gathering",
 "set": "Arabian Nights",
 "number": "76",
 "year": 1993,
 "language": "English",
 "rarity": "uncommon",
 "artist": "Mark Poole",
 "publisher": "Wizards of the Coast",
 "flagship": true,
 "updated": "2026-09-27",
 "as_of": "2026-09-27",
 "summary": "Library of Alexandria is an original Arabian Nights land from Magic's first expansion. Collectors search for it because it is an early, powerful, Reserved List Magic card with a long history in Vintage and old-school collecting.",
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  "CardVolume lists 17 verified sales of the Library of Alexandria 76 (Arabian Nights) as of September 27, 2026.",
  "No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $6,189 for an Original Arabian Nights printing CGC 10 on September 20, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.",
  "The highest verified sale on record is $6,189 for an Original Arabian Nights printing CGC 10 on September 20, 2026 at Fanatics Collect."
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  {
   "q": "How much is a PSA 9 Library of Alexandria worth?",
   "a": "The opened PSA cert page reported similar PSA 9 eBay auction sales of $1,856 on October 7, 2024 and $1,719 on May 9, 2024. [source: 3]",
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  {
   "q": "How many PSA 9 Library of Alexandria copies exist?",
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  {
   "q": "Is Library of Alexandria on the Reserved List?",
   "a": "Yes; the opened card reference identifies Library of Alexandria as on the Reserved List, and Wizards' official policy explains the Reserved List framework. [sources: 1,2]",
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  {
   "q": "Is the Arabian Nights card the same as Vintage Masters?",
   "a": "No; Vintage Masters is a different printing/treatment and should not be used as a direct collectible comp for the English Arabian Nights original. [source: 1]",
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  {
   "q": "What should I check before buying a raw Library of Alexandria?",
   "a": "Check exact printing, language, border, symbol, card back, surface, corners, and seller photos; do not rely on a name-only listing. [sources: 1,4]",
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    1,
    4
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 "sources": [
  {
   "title": "Library of Alexandria - mtg.wtf",
   "url": "https://mtg.wtf/card/arn/76/Library-of-Alexandria",
   "publisher": "mtg.wtf"
  },
  {
   "title": "Official Reprint Policy",
   "url": "https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/official-reprint-policy",
   "publisher": "Wizards of the Coast"
  },
  {
   "title": "Cert Verification 16162254",
   "url": "https://www.psacard.com/cert/16162254/psa",
   "publisher": "PSA"
  },
  {
   "title": "PSA Certification Verification",
   "url": "https://www.psacard.com/cert",
   "publisher": "PSA"
  }
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 "methodology": "https://cardvolume.com/methodology/",
 "cite_as": "Library of Alexandria 76 (Arabian Nights). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/magic/arabian-nights/library-of-alexandria/ (accessed 2026-09-27)."
}