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John Grisham first editions

What John Grisham 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 John Grisham first editions are worth

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

EditionHow to identify itUnsignedSigned
The Firm
Doubleday, 1991 · First edition, first printing
Copyright page: “March 1991 / First Edition” with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2, starting with the “1”$104$227
The Pelican Brief
Doubleday, 1992 · First edition, first printing
Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with a full number line down to 1$25$62
The Rainmaker
Doubleday, 1995 · First edition, first printing
Copyright page: “First Edition” and “May 1995” stated, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 (the 1 present)$24$46
The Chamber
Doubleday, 1994 · First edition, first printing
Copyright page: “First Edition”, “June 1994” and the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2$12$50
A Time To Kill
Wynwood Press, 1989 · First edition (Wynwood Press)
Title page: Wynwood Press, New York, 1989—$5,735

Common questions

What are the most valuable John Grisham first editions?
The Firm (first edition, first printing, about $104 unsigned), The Pelican Brief (first edition, first printing, about $25 unsigned), The Rainmaker (first edition, first printing, about $24 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
How do I know if my John Grisham 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 John Grisham 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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