The Silkworm
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$48
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $48 |
| Very good | $41 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Silkworm.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Sphere” followed directly by “Copyright © 2014 Robert Galbraith Limited.”, with no “Reprinted” line
✓ Dust jacket: “By the author of the international Number One bestseller The Cuckoo’s Calling” at the top of the front panel, title above “A Cormoran Strike Novel”
✓ Price: £20.00 on the front flap (unclipped); later impressions kept the price, so it alone does not prove a first
✓ Binding: black boards, title and author in silver on the spine, Sphere logo at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Silkworm is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Sphere” followed directly by “Copyright © 2014 Robert Galbraith Limited.”, with no “Reprinted” line ✓ Dust jacket: “By the author of the international Number One bestseller The Cuckoo’s Calling” at the top of the front panel, title above “A Cormoran Strike Novel” ✓ Price: £20.00 on the front flap (unclipped); later impressions kept the price, so it alone… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Silkworm worth?
- $41–$48 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 The Silkworm?
- 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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