Pawn Stars: Rick Harrison Pays $4,500 OVER The Asking Price For A Rare Revolutionary War Book!

Pawn Stars boss Rick Harrison is known for his sharp bargaining. He consistently works to land treasures at the most favorable price. In a recent episode, rare Americana catches Harrison off guard. The star had to make a tough decision when a 1779 edition of Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States landed in his shop.

The book trained George Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War. For his advice, Harrison called an expert to evaluate the authenticity and real value of the item. But this time, the arrival of the expert cost Harrison paying far more than he planned. Was this the price of history or the cost of calling in too much expertise? Read to find out. 

Pawn Stars: Rick Harrison Lands Rare American Document

Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars came across a document signed by John Hancock and Abel Boynton, two notable figures of the American Revolution. Lisa, the seller, inherited it from her father and asked for a price between $8,000. Rick called in his experts to check the authenticity and historic importance.

Harrison started the offer with  $4,000 and eventually closed the deal at $5,000. The document, which commissioned Boynton as a militia captain, held immense historical weight. Once again, Harrison’s bargaining skills lead him to remarkable finds.

Pawn Stars: Rick Harrison Pays $4,500 More Than Expected For Rare War-Era Book

Rick Harrison, the star of Pawn Stars, came across a treasure collection that cost him more than he originally planned. Adam, the seller, brought a book which he described as an essential piece of American history. It was printed in Philadelphia in 1779; it was the first drill manual for the U.S. Army, teaching soldiers to fight a professional British army. Written by the Prussian officer Baron von Steuben, the manual standardized training, including techniques with bayonets and other weapons.

Rick was impressed as Adam talked about its importance, stating that it became known as the “blue book” of the American army. Rick quickly recognized the book’s potential, noting that its original handmade paper was still intact, serving as proof of its remarkable 250-year-old condition. But Rick was hesitant about the price. Adam asked for  $6,500, which Harrison considered steep.

Therefore, Rick called Rebecca Romney, a renowned book appraiser. She talked about the book’s rarity and exceptional preservation. She said the original binding by Robert Aitken in 1779 made it extremely valuable to collectors of Americana and the Revolutionary War. Romney valued it at $18,000, which immediately shifted the negotiation. Harrison admitted, “I should never have called you,” accepting the appraisal backed him into a corner.

As Romney left, Rick and Adm got into an intense negotiation. Rick tried to stick to the original offer of $6,500, but Adam asked for  $12,000 as he now knew the real value of the book. After much discussion, they settled on $11,000, almost double the initial figure. Rick admitted that he had not planned to spend twice the original offer. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for all the latest reality TV updates.