The Quiet American
Graham Greene · William Heinemann, 1955 · First UK edition, first impression
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$552
Valued from 6 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $109 | — | — |
| Near fine | $552 | $4,186 | $4,186 |
| Very good | $469 | $3,558 | $3,558 |
| Good | $70 | — | — |
| Fair | $58 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Quiet American.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1955” as the only date line
✓ Front flap: “Chosen by the Book Society / Daily Mail ‘Book of the Month’” at the foot, with no impression line
✓ Price: 13s 6d net (13 shillings 6 pence) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Dust jacket: design by BGS, “Graham Greene” in large red letters over a grey-and-cream striped pattern
✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt
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