The Talented Mr. Ripley
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,760
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,760 | $14,168 | $14,168 |
| Very good | $2,346 | $12,043 | $12,043 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Talented Mr. Ripley.
✓ Title page: “Coward-McCann, Inc. / New York”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1955 by Patricia Highsmith” and “Published simultaneously in the Dominion of Canada by Longmans, Green & Company, Toronto”, with no printing statement
✓ Dust jacket: green, a man in a yellow shirt on a winding yellow line, “A Novel of Suspense” at the top, “Author of “The Blunderer” and “Strangers on a Train”” at the foot
✓ Price: $3.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in green
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Talented Mr. Ripley is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Coward-McCann, Inc. / New York” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1955 by Patricia Highsmith” and “Published simultaneously in the Dominion of Canada by Longmans, Green & Company, Toronto”, with no printing statement ✓ Dust jacket: green, a man in a yellow shirt on a winding yellow line, “A Novel of Suspense” at the top, “Author of “The Blunderer” and “Strangers on a Train”” at the foot ✓ Price: $3.00 at… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Talented Mr. Ripley worth?
- $2,346–$2,760 unsigned, up to $14,168 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 The Talented Mr. Ripley worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Patricia Highsmith is valued at about $14,168, against $2,760 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Talented Mr. Ripley?
- 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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