William Faulkner first editions
What William Faulkner 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 William Faulkner first editions are worth
Every William Faulkner edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Down, Moses Random House, 1942 · First print | Title page: Go Down, Moses AND OTHER STORIES, by William Faulkner, "Random House : New York". | $3,220 | — |
| Intruder in the Dust Random House, 1948 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Printing” stated at the head of the page | $235 | — |
| The Town Random House, 1957 · First print | Copyright page: First Printing as the top line, above "© Copyright, 1957, by William Faulkner". | $82 | $7,077 |
| A Fable Random House, 1954 · First print | Copyright page: First Printing, printed above "Copyright, 1950, 1954, by William Faulkner". | $51 | — |
| The Mansion Random House, 1959 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Printing” at the top, above “© Copyright, 1955, 1959, by William Faulkner” | — | $8,050 |
Common questions
- What are the most valuable William Faulkner first editions?
- Go Down, Moses (first print, about $3,220 unsigned), Intruder in the Dust (first edition, first printing, about $235 unsigned), The Town (first print, about $82 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my William Faulkner 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 William Faulkner 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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