The Prophet First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Alfred A. Knopf, 1923 · no dust jacket) is worth about $8,625 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1923, by Kahlil Gibran” and “Published, September, 1923”, with no further printing listed.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$8,625
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $9,919 |
| Near fine | $8,625 |
| Very good | $7,500 |
| Good | $7,500 |
| Fair | $6,150 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Prophet.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1923, by Kahlil Gibran” and “Published, September, 1923”, with no further printing listed
✓ Title page: New York · Alfred A. Knopf · MCMXXIII
✓ Binding: black cloth, title and author stamped in gilt at the top of the front board, gilt medallion of Gibran’s drawing at the centre; black top stain
✓ Illustrations: twelve plates from drawings by the author
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Prophet is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1923, by Kahlil Gibran” and “Published, September, 1923”, with no further printing listed ✓ Title page: New York · Alfred A. Knopf · MCMXXIII ✓ Binding: black cloth, title and author stamped in gilt at the top of the front board, gilt medallion of Gibran’s drawing at the centre; black top stain ✓ Illustrations: twelve plates from drawings by the author The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Prophet worth?
- $6,150–$9,919 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 The Prophet?
- 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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