Captains Courageous
A first English edition, first impression of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling (Macmillan, London, 1897) is worth about $552 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $12,400 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London / Macmillan and Co., Limited / New York: The Macmillan Company / 1897”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$552
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,852 | $12,400 | $12,400 |
| Near fine | $552 | $10,782 | $10,782 |
| Very good | $469 | $9,166 | $9,166 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Captains Courageous.
✓ Title page: “London / Macmillan and Co., Limited / New York: The Macmillan Company / 1897”
✓ Binding: blue cloth, pictorially stamped in gilt, all edges gilt
✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and 21 plates by I. W. Taber
✓ End matter: publisher’s advertisement leaf at the rear
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Captains Courageous is a first English edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “London / Macmillan and Co., Limited / New York: The Macmillan Company / 1897” ✓ Binding: blue cloth, pictorially stamped in gilt, all edges gilt ✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and 21 plates by I. W. Taber ✓ End matter: publisher’s advertisement leaf at the rear The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first English edition, first impression of Captains Courageous worth?
- $469–$1,852 unsigned, up to $12,400 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.
- Is a signed first English edition, first impression of Captains Courageous worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Rudyard Kipling is valued at about $10,782, against $552 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Captains Courageous?
- 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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