The Thirty-Nine Steps
A first edition, first impression of The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (William Blackwood and Sons, 1915) is worth about $1,163 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London”, dated 1915, with nothing printed between “John Buchan” and the imprint.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,163
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $1,335 |
| Near fine | $1,163 |
| Very good | $1,011 |
| Good | $1,011 |
| Fair | $829 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Thirty-Nine Steps.
✓ Title page: “William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London”, dated 1915, with nothing printed between “John Buchan” and the imprint
✓ Binding: publisher’s blue cloth, title and author lettered in dark blue on the front board and spine, “William Blackwood and Sons” at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Thirty-Nine Steps is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London”, dated 1915, with nothing printed between “John Buchan” and the imprint ✓ Binding: publisher’s blue cloth, title and author lettered in dark blue on the front board and spine, “William Blackwood and Sons” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Thirty-Nine Steps worth?
- $829–$1,335 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 Thirty-Nine Steps?
- 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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