Tess of the d'Urbervilles First Edition
A first edition, first issue · 3 volumes of Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (James R. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., 1891) is worth about $11,040 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title pages: London: James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., 1891, “In Three Volumes”, Osgood McIlvaine device.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$11,040
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $11,040 |
| Very good | $9,384 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
✓ Title pages: London: James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., 1891, “In Three Volumes”, Osgood McIlvaine device
✓ Binding: tan cloth, gilt honeysuckle design by Charles Ricketts on the front boards
✓ Vol. I: “have it said” on p. [v]; “as sumple” on p. 45
✓ Vol. II: “Valasquez” on p. 58; “seampstress” on p. 155; chapter heading “XXV” for XXXV on p. 199
✓ Vol. III: “are ye doing” on p. 112
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a first edition, first issue · 3 volumes?
- ✓ Title pages: London: James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., 1891, “In Three Volumes”, Osgood McIlvaine device ✓ Binding: tan cloth, gilt honeysuckle design by Charles Ricketts on the front boards ✓ Vol. I: “have it said” on p. [v]; “as sumple” on p. 45 ✓ Vol. II: “Valasquez” on p. 58; “seampstress” on p. 155; chapter heading “XXV” for XXXV on p. 199 ✓ Vol. III: “are ye doing” on p. 112 The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first issue · 3 volumes of Tess of the d'Urbervilles worth?
- $9,384–$11,040 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 Tess of the d'Urbervilles?
- 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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