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Muriel Spark first editions

What Muriel Spark 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 Muriel Spark first editions are worth

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

EditionHow to identify itUnsignedSigned
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie
Macmillan, 1961 · First edition, first impression
Copyright page: “Copyright © Muriel Spark 1961” with the Macmillan addresses and “Printed in Great Britain” only, no “Reprinted” or impression line$837—
The Mandelbaum Gate
Macmillan, London, 1965 · First UK edition, first impression
Copyright page: "Copyright © Muriel Spark 1965" as the only date line, above "Portions of this book have appeared in The New Yorker magazine", the Macmillan and…—$547
The Mandelbaum Gate
Alfred A. Knopf, 1965 · First US edition, first printing
Copyright page: "FIRST EDITION", centred below "Copyright © 1965 by Muriel Spark" and the Borzoi Book / Alfred A. Knopf statement.——

Signed Muriel Spark first editions

What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.

  • The Mandelbaum Gate (Macmillan, London, 1965 · First UK edition, first impression): signed copy about $547

Common questions

What are the most valuable Muriel Spark first editions?
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (first edition, first impression, about $837 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
How do I know if my Muriel Spark 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 Muriel Spark 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.

Selling a Muriel Spark first edition? We value the exact copy and make a firm cash offer. Get an offer.