David Lodge first editions
What David Lodge 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 David Lodge first editions are worth
Every David Lodge edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of the Shelter Macmillan, 1970 · First edition | Title page: London, Macmillan, 1970 — the only printing of this edition | $2,516 | — |
| The British Museum Is Falling Down MacGibbon & Kee, 1965 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1965 by MacGibbon & Kee Ltd”, printed by Bristol Typesetting Co., no reprint line | $690 | — |
| The Picturegoers MacGibbon & Kee, 1960 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1960”, with no reprint line | $414 | — |
Common questions
- What are the most valuable David Lodge first editions?
- Out of the Shelter (first edition, about $2,516 unsigned), The British Museum Is Falling Down (first edition, first impression, about $690 unsigned), The Picturegoers (first edition, first impression, about $414 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my David Lodge 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 David Lodge 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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