Castle in the Air
A first US edition, first printing of Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones (Greenwillow Books, 1991) is worth about $414 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First American Edition 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”, the number line running down to 1.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$414
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $414 |
| Very good | $352 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Castle in the Air.
✓ Copyright page: “First American Edition 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”, the number line running down to 1
✓ Publisher address: Greenwillow Books, 105 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 on the copyright page
✓ Price: $12.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Dust jacket: painting by Joseph A. Smith of a winged djinn above a boy on a flying carpet
✓ Binding: brown paper-covered boards, tan cloth spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Castle in the Air is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First American Edition 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”, the number line running down to 1 ✓ Publisher address: Greenwillow Books, 105 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 on the copyright page ✓ Price: $12.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Dust jacket: painting by Joseph A. Smith of a winged djinn above a boy on a flying carpet ✓ Binding: brown paper-covered boards, tan cloth spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of Castle in the Air worth?
- $352–$414 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 Castle in the Air?
- 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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