---
title: "Library of Alexandria 76 (Arabian Nights) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/magic/arabian-nights/library-of-alexandria/
category: Magic: The Gathering
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Library of Alexandria 76 (Arabian Nights): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## Key facts

- 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.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $1,856 (2024-10-07) | $5,650 (2021-03-28) | 70 |
| Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $1,450 (2026-06-08) | $1,450 (2026-06-08) | — |
| Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 10 | — | 1 | $6,189 (2026-09-20) | $6,189 (2026-09-20) | — |
| Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 9.5 | — | 0 | $2,250 (2026-03-28) | $2,250 (2026-03-28) | — |
| Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 9 | — | 0 | $1,750 (2026-04-15) | $1,750 (2026-04-15) | — |
| Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC AUTH | — | 0 | $951.00 (2026-05-23) | $951.00 (2026-05-23) | — |
| Original Arabian Nights printing | BGS 9 | — | 1 | $2,340 (2026-07-06) | $5,500 (2021-03-25) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 10 | $6,189 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ce2d0235-dc32-4af1-b0c3-0dcdec473ffa/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-arabian-nights-library-of-alexandria-cgc-10-gem-mint) |
| 2026-07-06 | Original Arabian Nights printing | BGS 9 | $2,340 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/26eff1f6-6f8a-11f1-adf8-0a58a9feac02/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-arabian-nights-library-of-alexandria-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-06-08 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 5 | $1,450 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/88164788/psa) |
| 2026-05-23 | Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC AUTH | $951.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/8a23e1c8-9fa5-4b50-af74-a87439edde8e/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-arabian-nights-library-of-alexandria-cgc-auth) |
| 2026-05-18 | Original Arabian Nights printing | BGS 9 | $1,980 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/60c41bf7-e02d-448e-a4ba-2a6567bd1c2e) |
| 2026-04-15 | Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 9 | $1,750 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-library-of-alexandria-arabian-nights-cgc-trading-card-game-mint-9-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-uncommon-/a/332615-58015.s) |
| 2026-04-13 | Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 10 | $5,640 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/ce2d0235-dc32-4af1-b0c3-0dcdec473ffa/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-arabian-nights-library-of-alexandria-cgc-10-gem-mint) |
| 2026-04-13 | Original Arabian Nights printing | BGS 9 | $1,920 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/9db8ffde-2e04-11f1-b928-021df38e5f93/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-arabian-nights-library-of-alexandria-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-03-28 | Original Arabian Nights printing | CGC 9.5 | $2,250 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/magic-the-gathering-library-of-alexandria-arabian-nights-cgc-trading-card-game-mint-95-wizards-of-the-coast-1993-uncommon-3-/a/7457-38009.s) |
| 2026-01-02 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 5 | $907.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/88164788/psa) |
| 2025-11-23 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 5 | $906.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/88164788/psa) |
| 2025-04-11 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 5 | $675.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/88164788/psa) |
| 2024-10-07 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 9 | $1,856 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16162254/psa) |
| 2024-05-09 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 9 | $1,719 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16162254/psa) |
| 2021-05-28 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 9 | $3,605 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16162254/psa) |
| 2021-03-28 | Original Arabian Nights printing | PSA 9 | $5,650 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/17320079/psa) |
| 2021-03-25 | Original Arabian Nights printing | BGS 9 | $5,500 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/e143d2f2-5c91-4ee5-b04a-beaff28e4f55/1993-magic-the-gathering-mtg-arabian-nights-library-of-alexandria-u3-l-bgs-9-mt) |

## How to identify each version

- **Original Arabian Nights printing**: Black-bordered English Arabian Nights land, collector number 76 in modern databases, Mark Poole art, nonfoil, Reserved List card.

**Identity note:** The original card had no printed modern collector number on the card face; number 76 is the database collector number used by modern references.

## Why this card matters

Library of Alexandria is a 1993 Arabian Nights land with Mark Poole artwork and U3 uncommon sheet rarity in modern references. Its game text draws a card only when the controller has exactly seven cards in hand, which is why player demand and collector demand overlap. The card is also on Wizards of the Coast's Reserved List, but that policy should be recorded as a reprint-policy fact, not a price guarantee. The exact collectible object here is the original English Arabian Nights printing, not a digital version, oversized version, or later non-tournament treatment.

## Identifying the exact version

The target version is the black-bordered English Arabian Nights printing. The card is a land, has Mark Poole as artist, is listed as available only as nonfoil, and is identified as Arabian Nights number 76 by modern databases. A sale for this version should not be merged with Vintage Masters, Magic Online, oversized, or Special Guest appearances, because those satisfy different buyers. For raw copies, condition language such as near mint or played is not interchangeable with a PSA, BGS, CGC, or SGC grade.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The sparse opened sales evidence found for this pass was concentrated in PSA 9 examples. PSA cert data showed a PSA 9 population of 70 and pop higher of 21 for one cert record, which supports recording grade scarcity only as a grading-database count. Price movement between copies depends on the exact printing, condition, grader, grade, centering, surface wear, authenticity confidence, and whether a buyer wants the playable original or a collectible slab. Reserved List status does not replace comparable sales.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Library of Alexandria, compare the Arabian Nights symbol, black border, card back, text, art, print registration, corners, and wear against known authentic examples. Old Magic cards are frequently counterfeited, so a low-resolution photo or a plausible story is not enough. If slabbed, match the cert record, grade, label details, and visible card; if raw, require clear front, back, edge, and angled-light photos before treating a sale as a comp.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Because Library of Alexandria is on the Reserved List, its price has a guaranteed floor. **What the evidence says:** The Reserved List is a reprint policy, not a guarantee of demand, liquidity, or future price. See ch10 and ch11.
- **Myth:** Any Library of Alexandria printing is a fair comparable for Arabian Nights. **What the evidence says:** A later digital, oversized, special, or reprint treatment is not the same collectible object as the English Arabian Nights original. See ch08.
- **Myth:** A PSA population count is the number of surviving cards. **What the evidence says:** Population counts only graded copies in that grader's database and do not count raw or other-grader examples. See ch02 and ch04.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 9 Library of Alexandria worth?

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]

### How many PSA 9 Library of Alexandria copies exist?

PSA cert data for cert 16162254 showed a PSA 9 population of 70 as accessed on 2026-09-26. [source: 3]

### Is Library of Alexandria on the Reserved List?

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]

### Is the Arabian Nights card the same as Vintage Masters?

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]

### What should I check before buying a raw Library of Alexandria?

Check exact printing, language, border, symbol, card back, surface, corners, and seller photos; do not rely on a name-only listing. [sources: 1,4]

## Sources

1. [Library of Alexandria - mtg.wtf](https://mtg.wtf/card/arn/76/Library-of-Alexandria) (mtg.wtf)
2. [Official Reprint Policy](https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/official-reprint-policy) (Wizards of the Coast)
3. [Cert Verification 16162254](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16162254/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Library of Alexandria 76 (Arabian Nights). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/magic/arabian-nights/library-of-alexandria/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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