Seamus Heaney first editions
What Seamus Heaney 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 Seamus Heaney first editions are worth
Every Seamus Heaney edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door Into The Dark Faber and Faber, 1969 · First print | Copyright page: "First published in 1969 by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London WC1" as the only printing statement, followed by "Printed in Great… | $104 | $1,118 |
| Human Chain Faber and Faber, 2010 · First UK edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published in 2010 by Faber and Faber Limited”, full number line down to 1, no reprint line | — | $1,035 |
| Opened Ground Faber and Faber, 1998 · First UK edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published in 1998 by Faber and Faber Limited” and the full number line “2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1” | — | — |
Signed Seamus Heaney first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Door Into The Dark (Faber and Faber, 1969 · First print): signed copy about $1,118 against $104 unsigned
- Human Chain (Faber and Faber, 2010 · First UK edition, first impression): signed copy about $1,035
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Seamus Heaney first editions?
- Door Into The Dark (first print, about $104 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Seamus Heaney 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 Seamus Heaney 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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