The Hound of the Baskervilles
A first edition, first printing of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle (George Newnes, 1902) is worth about $7,544 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London / George Newnes, Limited / Southampton Street, Strand / 1902”, with the subtitle “Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$7,544
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $7,544 |
| Very good | $6,412 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Hound of the Baskervilles.
✓ Title page: “London / George Newnes, Limited / Southampton Street, Strand / 1902”, with the subtitle “Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes”
✓ Frontispiece: illustration by Sidney Paget facing the title page
✓ Binding: red cloth, front board pictorial in gilt and black (the hound on a rock, signed “A.G.J.” for Alfred Garth Jones)
✓ Spine: “George Newnes Ltd” in gilt at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Hound of the Baskervilles is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “London / George Newnes, Limited / Southampton Street, Strand / 1902”, with the subtitle “Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes” ✓ Frontispiece: illustration by Sidney Paget facing the title page ✓ Binding: red cloth, front board pictorial in gilt and black (the hound on a rock, signed “A.G.J.” for Alfred Garth Jones) ✓ Spine: “George Newnes Ltd” in gilt at the foot The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Hound of the Baskervilles worth?
- $6,412–$7,544 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 Hound of the Baskervilles?
- 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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