Grendel
John Gardner · Alfred A. Knopf, 1971 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$110
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $127 | — | — |
| Near fine | $110 | $4,658 | $4,658 |
| Very good | $96 | $3,958 | $3,958 |
| Good | $82 | — | — |
| Fair | $67 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Grendel.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated
✓ Price: $5.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: purple cloth, gilt Grendel head on the front board, spine lettered in gilt, purple top stain
✓ Dust jacket: orange, “GRENDEL” in purple at the top, Emil Antonucci’s line drawing of the monster at the foot
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