Conversation In The Cathedral First Edition
For a first US edition, first printing of Conversation In The Cathedral by Mario Vargas Llosa (Harper & Row, 1975), the first point to check: Copyright page: FIRST EDITION stated, with English translation copyright 1974, 1975.
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What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $805 | $805 |
| Very good | $685 | $685 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Conversation In The Cathedral.
✓ Copyright page: FIRST EDITION stated, with English translation copyright 1974, 1975
✓ Last page: full number line 74 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
✓ Binding: black cloth with gilt spine lettering and the Harper emblem on the front board
✓ Dust jacket: beer glasses and cigarette smoke on the front, author portrait on the back
✓ Price: $12.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Conversation In The Cathedral is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: FIRST EDITION stated, with English translation copyright 1974, 1975 ✓ Last page: full number line 74 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ✓ Binding: black cloth with gilt spine lettering and the Harper emblem on the front board ✓ Dust jacket: beer glasses and cigarette smoke on the front, author portrait on the back ✓ Price: $12.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of Conversation In The Cathedral worth?
- $805 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Conversation In The Cathedral?
- 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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