Peyton Place First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Peyton Place by Grace Metalious (Julian Messner, 1956) is worth about $299 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $4,313 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: © Copyright 1956 by Grace Metalious, no printing statement.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$299
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $299 | $4,313 | $4,313 |
| Very good | $253 | $3,666 | $3,666 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Peyton Place.
✓ Copyright page: © Copyright 1956 by Grace Metalious, no printing statement
✓ Publisher: Julian Messner, New York on the title page
✓ Dust jacket: black, title in white, author in red, “the extraordinary new novel that lifts the lid off a small New England town” on the front
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Peyton Place is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: © Copyright 1956 by Grace Metalious, no printing statement ✓ Publisher: Julian Messner, New York on the title page ✓ Dust jacket: black, title in white, author in red, “the extraordinary new novel that lifts the lid off a small New England town” on the front The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Peyton Place worth?
- $253–$299 unsigned, up to $4,313 signed, 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Peyton Place worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Grace Metalious is valued at about $4,313, against $299 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Peyton Place?
- 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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