These Thirteen
A first edition, first printing of These Thirteen by William Faulkner (Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1931) is worth about $1,362 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “New York · Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith”, title set as “These 13”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,362
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,362 |
| Very good | $1,157 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of These Thirteen.
✓ Title page: “New York · Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith”, title set as “These 13”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1931, by William Faulkner” and “First Published, 1931”, with no later printing stated
✓ Contents page: “Hair” listed at page 280 (a misprint for 208) in the first state
✓ Dust jacket: Art Deco design by Arthur Hawkins: title in a blue band, story titles on grey diagonal bands with orange discs, “Author of Sanctuary” and the Arnold Bennett quote on the front
✓ Price: $2.50 on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept the jacket, so the price alone doesn't prove a first
✓ Binding: blue cloth boards with a tan cloth spine lettered in red, dark blue top stain, pictorial endpapers
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of These Thirteen is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “New York · Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith”, title set as “These 13” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1931, by William Faulkner” and “First Published, 1931”, with no later printing stated ✓ Contents page: “Hair” listed at page 280 (a misprint for 208) in the first state ✓ Dust jacket: Art Deco design by Arthur Hawkins: title in a blue band, story titles on grey diagonal bands with orange discs, “Author of… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of These Thirteen worth?
- $1,157–$1,362 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 These Thirteen?
- 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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