Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison · Random House, 1952 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,516
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,516 | $5,667 | $5,667 |
| Very good | $2,139 | $4,816 | $4,816 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Invisible Man.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated
✓ Price: $3.50 on the front flap (unclipped); the jacket was kept on early reprints, so the price alone doesn’t prove a first
✓ Binding: black and tan cloth, line drawing across the upper boards and spine, white spine lettering, top edge stained
✓ Dust jacket: black, designed by E. McKnight Kauffer, title in white and yellow, Ellison’s photo on the back panel
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