Brandon Sanderson first editions
What Brandon Sanderson 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 Brandon Sanderson first editions are worth
Every Brandon Sanderson edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Way of Kings Tor Books, 2010 · uncorrected advance reading copy · ARC · Uncorrected Advance Reading Copy | Front cover: white band at the foot reading “UNCORRECTED ADVANCE READING COPY / NOT FOR SALE” | $1,120 | — |
| Mistborn: The Final Empire Tor Books, 2006 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition: July 2006, then "Printed in the United States of America" and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $437 | $904 |
| Elantris Tor Books, 2005 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition: May 2005" and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $350 | $314 |
| Mistborn: The Well of Ascension Tor Books, 2007 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition: August 2007" above "Printed in the United States of America", and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $295 | $345 |
| The Way of Kings Tor Books, 2010 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition: August 2010" and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $239 | $739 |
| Warbreaker Dragonsteel Entertainment, 2019 · First print | Copyright page: the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1, under "Printed in the United States of America". | $125 | $371 |
| Mistborn: The Hero of Ages Tor Books, 2008 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition: October 2008" above "Printed in the United States of America", and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $98 | $462 |
| Warbreaker Tor Books, 2009 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition: June 2009 and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $92 | $206 |
| Words of Radiance Tor Books, 2014 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition: March 2014 and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $67 | $573 |
| Oathbringer Tor Books, 2017 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition: November 2017, and a number line that runs down to 1. | $54 | $575 |
| Rhythm of War Tor Books, 2020 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition: November 2020 and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $27 | $368 |
| Legion First print | — | $24 | — |
| The Rithmatist Tor Teen, 2013 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition: May 2013" above "Printed in the United States of America", and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $18 | $138 |
| Tailored Realities Tor Books, 2025 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition: 2025 and, under "Printed in the United States of America", the full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | $18 | $80 |
| Firstborn First print | — | $8 | — |
| Mistborn: The Well of Ascension Dragonsteel Entertainment, 2017 · First print | Copyright page: "Dragonsteel Leather Edition: December 2017" followed by the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | — | $138 |
| Legion: Skin Deep Subterranean Press, 2014 · First print | Limitation page: signed by Brandon Sanderson above "This special signed edition is limited to 2,500 numbered copies. This is copy ___", with the copy number… | — | $125 |
| Mistborn: The Hero of Ages First print | — | — | $51 |
| Legion Subterranean Press, 2012 · First print | Copyright page: First Edition, between the ISBN (978-1-59606-485-0) and the Subterranean Press address in Burton, MI. | — | $46 |
| Defending Elysium First print | — | — | — |
| Legion: Lies of the Beholder Subterranean Press, 2018 · First print | Limitation page: signed by Brandon Sanderson, with "This special signed edition is limited to 2,500 numbered copies and 26 lettered copies." and the copy number… | — | — |
| Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds Tor Books, 2018 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition: September 2018" and the full number line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1. | — | — |
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Brandon Sanderson first editions?
- The Way of Kings (arc · uncorrected advance reading copy, about $1,120 unsigned), Mistborn: The Final Empire (first print, about $437 unsigned), Elantris (first print, about $350 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Brandon Sanderson 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 Brandon Sanderson 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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