Call for the Dead
A first edition, first impression of Call for the Dead by John le Carré (Victor Gollancz, 1961) is worth about $12,225 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $14,490 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1961.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$12,225
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $12,225 | $14,490 | $14,490 |
| Very good | $10,391 | $12,317 | $12,317 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Call for the Dead.
✓ Title page: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1961
✓ Copyright page: first impression: no second impression or reprint line
✓ Dust jacket: yellow, title and author in magenta, boxed quotation from Bingham on the front panel
✓ Price: 13/6 net (13 shillings 6 pence) on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Call for the Dead is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1961 ✓ Copyright page: first impression: no second impression or reprint line ✓ Dust jacket: yellow, title and author in magenta, boxed quotation from Bingham on the front panel ✓ Price: 13/6 net (13 shillings 6 pence) on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of Call for the Dead worth?
- $10,391–$12,225 unsigned, up to $14,490 signed, 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 Call for the Dead?
- 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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