Saul Bellow first editions
What Saul Bellow 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 Saul Bellow first editions are worth
Every Saul Bellow edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson The Rain King Viking, 1959 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “Published in 1959 by The Viking Press, Inc.”, no printing line; at the foot “Printed in the U.S.A. by the Colonial Press Inc.” | $322 | — |
| Herzog Viking, 1964 · First print | Copyright page: "First published in 1964 by The Viking Press, Inc." as the only printing statement, with the Library of Congress number 64-19794, the printer's… | $54 | $828 |
| Humboldt's Gift Viking, 1975 · First print | Copyright page: "First published in 1975 by The Viking Press, Inc." as the only printing statement. | $53 | $207 |
| The Adventures of Augie March Viking, 1953 · First print | Copyright page: "Published by The Viking Press in September 1953" and, at the foot of the page, "Printed in U.S.A. by the Vail-Ballou Press, Inc." | $15 | $245 |
| Mr. Sammler's Planet Viking, 1970 · First print | Copyright page: "First published in 1970 by The Viking Press, Inc." as the only printing statement. | $12 | $124 |
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Saul Bellow first editions?
- Henderson The Rain King (first edition, first printing, about $322 unsigned), Herzog (first print, about $54 unsigned), Humboldt's Gift (first print, about $53 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Saul Bellow 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 Saul Bellow 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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