Communion
Whitley Strieber · Beech Tree Books / William Morrow, 1987 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$35
Valued from 17 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $40 | $308 | $280 | $168 |
| Near fine | $35 | $308 | $280 | $168 |
| Very good | $30 | $308 | $280 | $168 |
| Good | $28 | $308 | $280 | $168 |
| Fair | $23 | $308 | $280 | $168 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Communion.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
✓ Title page: Beech Tree Books / William Morrow, New York
✓ Dust jacket: alien portrait on a grey ground, “A True Story by Whitley Strieber · Co-author of WARDAY” below
✓ Price: $17.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); the price alone does not prove a first printing
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Communion is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ✓ Title page: Beech Tree Books / William Morrow, New York ✓ Dust jacket: alien portrait on a grey ground, “A True Story by Whitley Strieber · Co-author of WARDAY” below ✓ Price: $17.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); the price alone does not prove a first printing The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Communion worth?
- $23–$40 unsigned, up to $308 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Communion worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Whitley Strieber is valued at about $308, against $35 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Communion?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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