Roald Dahl first editions
What Roald Dahl 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 Roald Dahl first editions are worth
Every Roald Dahl edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Alfred A. Knopf, 1964 · First edition, first printing | Last page (“About the Author”): six-line colophon, the fifth line reading “Paper manufactured by S. D. Warren Co.” | $5,239 | $14,168 |
| James And The Giant Peach Alfred A. Knopf, 1961 · First US edition, first printing | Colophon (last page): five lines, with “Bound by H. Wolff, New York” and “Paper supplied by P. H. Glatfelter, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania” | $3,353 | $9,016 |
| The Fantastic Mr. Fox First print | — | $1,509 | — |
| The Fantastic Mr. Fox First print | — | $991 | — |
| The BFG Jonathan Cape, 1982 · First UK edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1982” with no reprint line; Jonathan Cape Ltd, 30 Bedford Square; ISBN 0-224-02040-4 | $414 | $5,150 |
| Danny, The Champion Of The World Jonathan Cape, 1975 · First UK edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain 1975” as the only publication line, with “Jonathan Cape Ltd, 30 Bedford Square London WC1” and ISBN 0 224… | $383 | $3,353 |
| Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Alfred A. Knopf, 1972 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with no number line | $281 | — |
| The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar And Six More Jonathan Cape, 1977 · First print | Copyright page: First published 1977 and ©1977 by Roald Dahl, with the imprint "Jonathan Cape Ltd, 30 Bedford Square London WC1" and "Printed in Great Britain… | $175 | — |
| Someone Like You Alfred A. Knopf, 1953 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated | $168 | $3,073 |
| Going Solo Jonathan Cape, 1986 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1986 · Copyright © 1986 by Roald Dahl · Jonathan Cape Ltd, 32 Bedford Square, London” | $140 | $837 |
| My Uncle Oswald Michael Joseph, 1979 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain by Michael Joseph Ltd … 1979” | $28 | — |
| Boy Jonathan Cape, 1984 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1984” by Jonathan Cape, with no later impression listed | $9 | $3,073 |
| The Witches Jonathan Cape, 1983 · First UK edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1983” above the copyright lines, with no “Reprinted” line; ISBN 0-224-02165-6 | — | — |
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Roald Dahl first editions?
- Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (first edition, first printing, about $5,239 unsigned), James And The Giant Peach (first us edition, first printing, about $3,353 unsigned), The Fantastic Mr. Fox (first print, about $1,509 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Roald Dahl 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 Roald Dahl 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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