George's Marvellous Medicine
A first UK edition, first impression of George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl (Jonathan Cape, 1981) is worth about $281 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published 1981”, with no “Reprinted” or impression line below it.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$281
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $281 |
| Very good | $239 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of George's Marvellous Medicine.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1981”, with no “Reprinted” or impression line below it
✓ Title page: “Jonathan Cape Thirty Bedford Square London”
✓ Dust jacket: red, “ROALD DAHL” in cream at the top, Quentin Blake’s picture of George stirring the pot, “Illustrations by Quentin Blake” at the foot
✓ Price: £3.95 net at the foot of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: light blue boards, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of George's Marvellous Medicine is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published 1981”, with no “Reprinted” or impression line below it ✓ Title page: “Jonathan Cape Thirty Bedford Square London” ✓ Dust jacket: red, “ROALD DAHL” in cream at the top, Quentin Blake’s picture of George stirring the pot, “Illustrations by Quentin Blake” at the foot ✓ Price: £3.95 net at the foot of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: light blue boards, spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of George's Marvellous Medicine worth?
- $239–$281 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 George's Marvellous Medicine?
- 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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