William Goldman first editions
What William Goldman 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 Goldman first editions are worth
Every William Goldman edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess Bride Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973 · First print | Copyright page: First edition and, directly below it, the letter line B C D E. | $2,588 | $12,961 |
| Marathon Man Delacorte Press, 1974 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First printing” stated | $559 | $1,984 |
| Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Bantam, 1969 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “A Bantam Book / published September 1969” as the only printing line | — | — |
Signed William Goldman books and autographs
What a signed or inscribed William Goldman first edition is worth, most valuable first. A signed bookplate or a printed facsimile signature is worth far less: how to tell them apart.
- The Princess Bride (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973 · First print): signed copy about $12,961 against $2,588 unsigned
- Marathon Man (Delacorte Press, 1974 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,984 against $559 unsigned
Common questions
- What are the most valuable William Goldman first editions?
- The Princess Bride (first print, about $2,588 unsigned), Marathon Man (first edition, first printing, about $559 unsigned). Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales.
- What is a signed William Goldman book worth?
- A genuine William Goldman signature on the title page adds the most: a signed The Princess Bride (first print) is worth about $12,961 against $2,588 unsigned; a signed Marathon Man (first edition, first printing) is worth about $1,984 against $559 unsigned. An inscription is valued about the same as a signature; a signed bookplate is worth well below one, and a printed facsimile signature adds nothing. Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales. How to tell a real signature from a facsimile or bookplate.
- How do I know if my William Goldman 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 Goldman 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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