Michael Crichton first editions
What Michael Crichton 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 Michael Crichton first editions are worth
Every Michael Crichton edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Park Alfred A. Knopf, 1990 · First trade edition, first printing | Copyright page: FIRST TRADE EDITION under "Manufactured in the United States of America", followed by "A signed first edition of this book has been privately… | $137 | $9,660 |
| Congo Alfred A. Knopf, 1980 · First trade edition, first printing | Copyright page: “FIRST TRADE EDITION” at the foot, under “A limited first edition of this book has been privately printed” | $40 | — |
| Sphere Alfred A. Knopf, 1987 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated | $26 | $773 |
| The Terminal Man Alfred A. Knopf, 1972 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated at the foot, under the Library of Congress data | $26 | $322 |
Signed Michael Crichton first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Jurassic Park (Alfred A. Knopf, 1990 · First trade edition, first printing): signed copy about $9,660 against $137 unsigned
- Sphere (Alfred A. Knopf, 1987 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $773 against $26 unsigned
- The Terminal Man (Alfred A. Knopf, 1972 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $322 against $26 unsigned
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Michael Crichton first editions?
- Jurassic Park (first trade edition, first printing, about $137 unsigned), Congo (first trade edition, first printing, about $40 unsigned), Sphere (first edition, first printing, about $26 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Michael Crichton 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 Michael Crichton 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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