The End Of The Affair
A first edition, first impression of The End Of The Affair by Graham Greene (William Heinemann, 1951) is worth about $559 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published 1951” as the only printing statement, with “Printed in Great Britain at the Windmill Press, Kingswood, Surrey” at the foot.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$559
Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $265 |
| Near fine | $559 |
| Very good | $476 |
| Good | $171 |
| Fair | $140 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The End Of The Affair.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1951” as the only printing statement, with “Printed in Great Britain at the Windmill Press, Kingswood, Surrey” at the foot
✓ Title page: William Heinemann Ltd, Melbourne :: London :: Toronto, windmill device; dedication “To C.”
✓ Dust jacket: grey upper panel with the title in white capitals, cream lower panel with “A New Novel by Graham Greene” in grey, “Heinemann” at the foot; windmill device at the foot of the spine
✓ Front flap: “This is a love story. Tchekov once said…” blurb, with no “Second impression” line
✓ Price: 10s 6d net (10 shillings 6 pence) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: dark blue-grey cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The End Of The Affair is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published 1951” as the only printing statement, with “Printed in Great Britain at the Windmill Press, Kingswood, Surrey” at the foot ✓ Title page: William Heinemann Ltd, Melbourne :: London :: Toronto, windmill device; dedication “To C.” ✓ Dust jacket: grey upper panel with the title in white capitals, cream lower panel with “A New Novel by Graham Greene” in grey, “Heinemann” at the foot… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The End Of The Affair worth?
- $140–$559 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 End Of The Affair?
- 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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