The Code of the Woosters
A first UK edition, first printing of The Code of the Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse (Herbert Jenkins, 1938) is worth about $4,920 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First printing 1938” stated, with “Printed in Great Britain by Wyman & Sons, Ltd.” at the foot.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$4,920
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $4,920 |
| Very good | $4,181 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Code of the Woosters.
✓ Copyright page: “First printing 1938” stated, with “Printed in Great Britain by Wyman & Sons, Ltd.” at the foot
✓ Dust jacket: design by Fenwick: Bertie and Jeeves in an open car, number plate “PGW 38”; “The House of the Green Label” on the back panel
✓ Price: 7/6 net (7 shillings 6 pence) on the spine (unclipped)
✓ Binding: green cloth, lettered in black, Herbert Jenkins device on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Code of the Woosters is a first UK edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First printing 1938” stated, with “Printed in Great Britain by Wyman & Sons, Ltd.” at the foot ✓ Dust jacket: design by Fenwick: Bertie and Jeeves in an open car, number plate “PGW 38”; “The House of the Green Label” on the back panel ✓ Price: 7/6 net (7 shillings 6 pence) on the spine (unclipped) ✓ Binding: green cloth, lettered in black, Herbert Jenkins device on the front board The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first printing of The Code of the Woosters worth?
- $4,181–$4,920 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 Code of the Woosters?
- 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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