Smith of Wootton Major
A first UK edition, first impression of Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien (George Allen & Unwin, 1967 · pictorial boards) is worth about $69 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Published in 1967” alone, with no impression line beneath it.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$69
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $79 |
| Near fine | $69 |
| Very good | $60 |
| Good | $60 |
| Fair | $54 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Smith of Wootton Major.
✓ Copyright page: “First Published in 1967” alone, with no impression line beneath it
✓ Imprint: © George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1967; printed in 11 point Garamond type by Unwin Brothers Ltd, Woking and London
✓ Binding: black pictorial paper boards with Pauline Baynes’s wrap-around design, issued without a dust jacket
✓ No ISBN: none on the copyright page
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Smith of Wootton Major is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Published in 1967” alone, with no impression line beneath it ✓ Imprint: © George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1967; printed in 11 point Garamond type by Unwin Brothers Ltd, Woking and London ✓ Binding: black pictorial paper boards with Pauline Baynes’s wrap-around design, issued without a dust jacket ✓ No ISBN: none on the copyright page The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Smith of Wootton Major worth?
- $54–$79 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 Smith of Wootton Major?
- 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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