In A Green Night First Edition
A first edition, first impression of In A Green Night by Derek Walcott (Jonathan Cape, 1962) is worth about $184 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Jonathan Cape / Thirty Bedford Square / London” at the foot, Cape urn device above.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$184
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $212 |
| Near fine | $184 |
| Very good | $160 |
| Good | $136 |
| Fair | $112 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of In A Green Night.
✓ Title page: “Jonathan Cape / Thirty Bedford Square / London” at the foot, Cape urn device above
✓ Dust jacket: green, designed by Germano Facetti: “Derek Walcott” in black italic at the top, “IN A GREEN NIGHT” in black stencil capitals, Cape urn device at the lower right
✓ Price: 12s. 6d. net (12 shillings 6 pence) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: cream cloth spine lettered in gilt, green marbled paper boards
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of In A Green Night is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “Jonathan Cape / Thirty Bedford Square / London” at the foot, Cape urn device above ✓ Dust jacket: green, designed by Germano Facetti: “Derek Walcott” in black italic at the top, “IN A GREEN NIGHT” in black stencil capitals, Cape urn device at the lower right ✓ Price: 12s. 6d. net (12 shillings 6 pence) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: cream cloth spine lettered in gilt, green… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of In A Green Night worth?
- $112–$212 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of In A Green Night?
- 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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