Escape from Tarkov · Barter item
Battered antique book
Type
Barter item
Size
1×2 (2 slots)
Weight
0.4 kg
Flea Market
From level 30
Base value
63,029 ₽
The Battered antique book (Book) is a barter item in Escape from Tarkov. You need 1 in total: 1 for 1 quest, 1 of them found in raid. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the Flea Market for about 32,392 ₽.
Keep it
Keep 1 (1 found in raid): 1 for quests. 1 of the quest items count toward Kappa.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
32,392 ₽
Flea 24h low
25,000 ₽
Best trader
32,144 ₽
Per slot
16,196 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Quests that need it
| Quest | Trader | Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| CollectorKappa | Fence | 42 | hand in 1 · found in raid |
What the Battered antique book is used for
| Barter for | Trader | Full cost |
|---|---|---|
| FORT Redut-M body armor Default | Ragman LL4 · quest unlock | 2× Battered antique book, 4× Tech manual |
| FORT Redut-M body armor | Ragman LL4 | Battered antique book, 2× Tech manual |
FAQ
Is the Battered antique book needed for quests?
Yes: Collector (Fence, 1 found in raid).
Is the Battered antique book needed for the hideout?
No hideout upgrade needs it.
How much is the Battered antique book worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 32,392 ₽ on the Flea Market (24h average, before fees). The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
More barter items
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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