A Good Man in Africa First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of A Good Man in Africa by William Boyd (Hamish Hamilton, 1981) is worth about $419 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: First published in Great Britain 1981 by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, with the Garden House, 57–59 Long Acre address and copyright 1981 by William Boyd.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$419
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $419 |
| Very good | $357 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of A Good Man in Africa.
✓ Copyright page: First published in Great Britain 1981 by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, with the Garden House, 57–59 Long Acre address and copyright 1981 by William Boyd
✓ Printer: Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge & Esher, at the foot of the copyright page
✓ Binding: mustard cloth with gilt spine lettering
✓ Dust jacket: Michael MacManus illustration, with the author portrait on the back
✓ Price: £6.95 net (UK only) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of A Good Man in Africa is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: First published in Great Britain 1981 by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, with the Garden House, 57–59 Long Acre address and copyright 1981 by William Boyd ✓ Printer: Redwood Burn Limited, Trowbridge & Esher, at the foot of the copyright page ✓ Binding: mustard cloth with gilt spine lettering ✓ Dust jacket: Michael MacManus illustration, with the author portrait on the back ✓ Price: £6.95 net (UK only) at the… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of A Good Man in Africa worth?
- $357–$419 unsigned, 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 A Good Man in Africa?
- 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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