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Cyprian Ekwensi first editions

What Cyprian Ekwensi 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 Cyprian Ekwensi first editions are worth

Every Cyprian Ekwensi edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.

EditionHow to identify itUnsignedSigned
People Of The City
Andrew Dakers, 1954 · First edition, first impression
Title page: Andrew Dakers Limited · London$1,955$5,030
Iska
Hutchinson, 1966 · First edition, first impression
Copyright page: “First published 1966” under the Hutchinson imprint, with no reprint line$1,677—
Jagua Nana
Hutchinson, 1961 · First edition, first impression
Copyright page: “First published 1961”, with no reprint line$1,677—
Beautiful Feathers
Hutchinson, 1963 · First edition, first impression
Copyright page: “First published 1963”, with no reprint line; printed by The Anchor Press, Tiptree$559—

Signed Cyprian Ekwensi first editions

What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.

  • People Of The City (Andrew Dakers, 1954 · First edition, first impression): signed copy about $5,030 against $1,955 unsigned

Common questions

What are the most valuable Cyprian Ekwensi first editions?
People Of The City (first edition, first impression, about $1,955 unsigned), Iska (first edition, first impression, about $1,677 unsigned), Jagua Nana (first edition, first impression, about $1,677 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
How do I know if my Cyprian Ekwensi 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 Cyprian Ekwensi 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.

Selling a Cyprian Ekwensi first edition? We value the exact copy and make a firm cash offer. Get an offer.