John Williams first editions
What John Williams 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 Williams first editions are worth
Every John Williams edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoner Viking, 1965 · First print | Copyright page: First published in 1965 by The Viking Press, Inc. as the printing statement. | $1,438 | — |
| Butcher's Crossing Macmillan, 1960 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “© John Williams 1960” followed by “First Printing” stated, with “The Macmillan Company, New York” and “Printed in the United States of America” | $644 | — |
| Augustus Viking Press, 1972 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First published in 1972 by The Viking Press, Inc.”; its last line is “Printed in U.S.A. by Vail-Ballou Press, Inc.” | $100 | $6,546 |
Signed John Williams books and autographs
What a signed or inscribed John Williams first edition is worth, most valuable first. A signed bookplate or a printed facsimile signature is worth far less: how to tell them apart.
- Augustus (Viking Press, 1972 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $6,546 against $100 unsigned
Common questions
- What are the most valuable John Williams first editions?
- Stoner (first print, about $1,438 unsigned), Butcher's Crossing (first edition, first printing, about $644 unsigned), Augustus (first edition, first printing, about $100 unsigned). Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales.
- What is a signed John Williams book worth?
- A genuine John Williams signature on the title page adds the most: a signed Augustus (first edition, first printing) is worth about $6,546 against $100 unsigned. An inscription is valued about the same as a signature; a signed bookplate is worth well below one, and a printed facsimile signature adds nothing. Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales. How to tell a real signature from a facsimile or bookplate.
- How do I know if my John Williams 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 Williams 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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