Birdsong First Edition
For a first edition, first impression of Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks (Hutchinson, 1993), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in 1993 by Hutchinson”, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| Near fine | $943 | $943 |
| Very good | $800 | $800 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Birdsong.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in 1993 by Hutchinson”, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2
✓ Title page: Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks, Hutchinson, London
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in silver
✓ Dust jacket: Flandrin’s seated male nude on the front panel, review quotes for Faulks’s earlier novels on the back
✓ Price: £14.99 net on the front flap
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Birdsong is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in 1993 by Hutchinson”, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2 ✓ Title page: Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks, Hutchinson, London ✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in silver ✓ Dust jacket: Flandrin’s seated male nude on the front panel, review quotes for Faulks’s earlier novels on the back ✓ Price: £14.99 net on the front flap The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of Birdsong worth?
- $1,084 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Birdsong?
- 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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