Father Christmas First Edition
For a first edition, first impression of Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs (Hamish Hamilton, 1973), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain 1973 by Hamish Hamilton Children’s Books Ltd”, SBN 241 02260 6, with no “Reprinted” or later-impression line.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $784 | $784 |
| Very good | $667 | $667 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Father Christmas.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain 1973 by Hamish Hamilton Children’s Books Ltd”, SBN 241 02260 6, with no “Reprinted” or later-impression line
✓ Printer: “Made and printed in Great Britain by William Clowes & Sons, Limited, London, Beccles and Colchester”
✓ Dust jacket: framed full-colour Father Christmas art on a cream ground, “RAYMOND BRIGGS Father Christmas” at the top, red back panel with the blurb and Hamish Hamilton, 90 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3PT
✓ Price: £1.10 net on the jacket flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Father Christmas is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain 1973 by Hamish Hamilton Children’s Books Ltd”, SBN 241 02260 6, with no “Reprinted” or later-impression line ✓ Printer: “Made and printed in Great Britain by William Clowes & Sons, Limited, London, Beccles and Colchester” ✓ Dust jacket: framed full-colour Father Christmas art on a cream ground, “RAYMOND BRIGGS Father Christmas” at the top, red back panel with the… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of Father Christmas worth?
- $784 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.
- Can I sell my copy of Father Christmas?
- 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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