Beverly Cleary first editions
What Beverly Cleary first editions are worth, valued from recorded sales, with each edition’s value by condition and signature and how to identify its first printing.
What Beverly Cleary first editions are worth
Every Beverly Cleary edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona Quimby, Age 8 William Morrow, 1981 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “Copyright © 1981 by Beverly Cleary” with the full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | $290 | $1,035 |
| Ramona Forever William Morrow, 1984 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: full number line ending in 1 | — | $1,596 |
| Ramona And Her Mother William Morrow, 1979 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “Copyright © 1979 by Beverly Cleary” and the full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 under “Printed in the United States of America” | — | $1,242 |
| Dear Mr. Henshaw William Morrow, 1983 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: full number line ending in 1 | — | $626 |
Signed Beverly Cleary first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Ramona Forever (William Morrow, 1984 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,596
- Ramona And Her Mother (William Morrow, 1979 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,242
- Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (William Morrow, 1981 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,035 against $290 unsigned
- Dear Mr. Henshaw (William Morrow, 1983 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $626
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Beverly Cleary first editions?
- Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (first edition, first printing, about $290 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Beverly Cleary book is a first edition?
- Check the copyright page for a first edition statement or a number line that still has its 1, and compare the dust jacket price with the first printing's. Each edition page lists the exact points.
- Can I sell a Beverly Cleary first edition to BBourse?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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