CONGREGANTS of one of the US's oldest churches have voted to auction off a 372-year-old hymn book that's expected to fetch between $US10 million ($A9.63 million) and $US20 million (19.25 million).
Members of the Old South Church in Boston authorised the sale of one of its two copies of the Bay Psalm Book, which was published in 1640. It is among the first books ever published in North America, and only 11 copies remain.
Board of Trustees Chairman Phil Stern says the church wants to continue growing its endowment and take care of some "critical capital needs".
He says although there was loud opposition to the sale, the vote wasn't close, with 271 votes cast in favour and 34 against.
Members also authorised the sale of 19 pieces of Colonial-era silver.
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