John Irving first editions
What John Irving 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 Irving first editions are worth
Every John Irving edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The World According to Garp E. P. Dutton, 1978 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (complete, down to 1) | $52 | $628 |
| A Prayer for Owen Meany William Morrow, 1989 · First trade edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Trade Edition” above the full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (the 1 present) | $38 | $1,159 |
| Setting Free The Bears Random House, 1968 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Printing” stated above the 1968 copyright line | — | $1,424 |
Signed John Irving first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Setting Free The Bears (Random House, 1968 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,424
- A Prayer for Owen Meany (William Morrow, 1989 · First trade edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,159 against $38 unsigned
- The World According to Garp (E. P. Dutton, 1978 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $628 against $52 unsigned
Common questions
- What are the most valuable John Irving first editions?
- The World According to Garp (first edition, first printing, about $52 unsigned), A Prayer for Owen Meany (first trade edition, first printing, about $38 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my John Irving 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 Irving 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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