When the Sleeper Wakes
A first UK edition, first printing of When the Sleeper Wakes by H. G. Wells (Harper & Brothers, London, 1899) is worth about $281 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London and New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1899”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$281
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $281 |
| Very good | $239 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of When the Sleeper Wakes.
✓ Title page: “London and New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1899”
✓ Binding: publisher’s red cloth, front cover and spine lettered in gilt, “Harpers” at the foot of the spine
✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and plates by H. Lanos
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of When the Sleeper Wakes is a first UK edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “London and New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1899” ✓ Binding: publisher’s red cloth, front cover and spine lettered in gilt, “Harpers” at the foot of the spine ✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and plates by H. Lanos The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first printing of When the Sleeper Wakes worth?
- $239–$281 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 When the Sleeper Wakes?
- 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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