Living
A first UK edition, first impression of Living by Henry Green (J. M. Dent, 1929) is worth about $4,890 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. London and Toronto”, dated 1929.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$4,890
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $4,890 |
| Very good | $4,156 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Living.
✓ Title page: “J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. London and Toronto”, dated 1929
✓ Copyright page: “First Published 1929” and “Printed in Great Britain”, with no reprint line
✓ Dust jacket: red and black figure on a pale blue ground, design signed by Kenneth Romney Towndrow; “DENT” at the foot of the spine
✓ Price: 7s. 6d. net (7 shillings 6 pence) at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, publisher’s device blind-stamped on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Living is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. London and Toronto”, dated 1929 ✓ Copyright page: “First Published 1929” and “Printed in Great Britain”, with no reprint line ✓ Dust jacket: red and black figure on a pale blue ground, design signed by Kenneth Romney Towndrow; “DENT” at the foot of the spine ✓ Price: 7s. 6d. net (7 shillings 6 pence) at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Living worth?
- $4,156–$4,890 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 Living?
- 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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