Fahrenheit 451
For a first edition, first printing of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Ballantine Books, 1953), the first point to check: Publisher: Ballantine Books, Inc., New York, 1953, illustrated by Joe Mugnaini.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $6,256 | $6,256 |
| Very good | $5,318 | $5,318 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Fahrenheit 451.
✓ Publisher: Ballantine Books, Inc., New York, 1953, illustrated by Joe Mugnaini
✓ Binding: red cloth, title and author’s signature stamped in yellow on the upper board, spine lettered in yellow
✓ Dust jacket: burning-man illustration, “Wonderful stories by the author of The Golden Apples of the Sun” at the top of the front panel, author photograph on the back
✓ Price: $2.50 on the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Fahrenheit 451 is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Publisher: Ballantine Books, Inc., New York, 1953, illustrated by Joe Mugnaini ✓ Binding: red cloth, title and author’s signature stamped in yellow on the upper board, spine lettered in yellow ✓ Dust jacket: burning-man illustration, “Wonderful stories by the author of The Golden Apples of the Sun” at the top of the front panel, author photograph on the back ✓ Price: $2.50 on the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Fahrenheit 451 worth?
- $6,256 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.
- Can I sell my copy of Fahrenheit 451?
- 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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