The Client
A first edition, first printing of The Client by John Grisham (Doubleday, 1993) is worth about $18 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $40 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “March 1993” and “First Edition” stated, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 (the 1 present).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$18
Valued from 9 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $21 | $40 | $36 | $24 |
| Near fine | $18 | $35 | $31 | $21 |
| Very good | $16 | $30 | $27 | $18 |
| Good | $13 | $28 | $25 | $17 |
| Fair | $11 | $23 | $21 | $14 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Client.
✓ Copyright page: “March 1993” and “First Edition” stated, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 (the 1 present)
✓ Dust jacket: black marbled jacket, “JOHN GRISHAM” in large white letters above a gold medallion lettered “THE CLIENT”; jacket painting by Ellis Chappell, design by Whitney Cookman
✓ Price: U.S. $23.50 / Canada $27.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: gray boards with a black cloth spine, title and author in gilt, Doubleday anchor at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Client is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “March 1993” and “First Edition” stated, with the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 (the 1 present) ✓ Dust jacket: black marbled jacket, “JOHN GRISHAM” in large white letters above a gold medallion lettered “THE CLIENT”; jacket painting by Ellis Chappell, design by Whitney Cookman ✓ Price: U.S. $23.50 / Canada $27.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: gray boards with a black cloth… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Client worth?
- $11–$21 unsigned, up to $40 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 Client worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by John Grisham is valued at about $35, against $18 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Client?
- 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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