John Wyndham first editions
What John Wyndham 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 Wyndham first editions are worth
Every John Wyndham edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret People George Newnes, 1935 · First edition | Title page: author given as “John Beynon”, imprint George Newnes, Limited, London; undated (1935) | $2,726 | — |
| The Day Of The Triffids Doubleday, 1951 · First print | Copyright page: "First Edition" stated. | $1,079 | — |
| The Chrysalids Michael Joseph, 1955 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published by Michael Joseph Ltd, 26 Bloomsbury Street, London, W.C.1, 1955”, the only date on the page; printed by Tonbridge Printers Ltd | $699 | — |
Common questions
- What are the most valuable John Wyndham first editions?
- The Secret People (first edition, about $2,726 unsigned), The Day Of The Triffids (first print, about $1,079 unsigned), The Chrysalids (first edition, first impression, about $699 unsigned). Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my John Wyndham 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 Wyndham 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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