The First Men in the Moon
A first edition, first issue of The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells (George Newnes, 1901) is worth about $2,208 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London: George Newnes, Limited … 1901”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,208
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $2,539 |
| Near fine | $2,208 |
| Very good | $1,877 |
| Good | $446 |
| Fair | $368 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The First Men in the Moon.
✓ Title page: “London: George Newnes, Limited … 1901”
✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, lettered and decorated in gilt, Celtic knot ornament on the front, “Geo. Newnes Limited” at the foot of the spine
✓ Endpapers: black coated endpapers
✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and 11 plates by Claude Shepperson
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The First Men in the Moon is a first edition, first issue?
- ✓ Title page: “London: George Newnes, Limited … 1901” ✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, lettered and decorated in gilt, Celtic knot ornament on the front, “Geo. Newnes Limited” at the foot of the spine ✓ Endpapers: black coated endpapers ✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and 11 plates by Claude Shepperson The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first issue of The First Men in the Moon worth?
- $368–$2,539 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 First Men in the Moon?
- 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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