Burmese Days First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Burmese Days by George Orwell (Harper & Brothers, 1934 · no dust jacket), the first point to check: Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the Harper date code “I-I” (September 1934).
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | $32,401 | $32,401 |
| Near fine | $28,175 | $28,175 |
| Very good | $23,948 | $23,948 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Burmese Days.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the Harper date code “I-I” (September 1934)
✓ Copyright line: “Copyright, 1934, by Eric Blair”
✓ Title page: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1934
✓ Binding: orange cloth, lettered in black, “Harpers” at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Burmese Days is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the Harper date code “I-I” (September 1934) ✓ Copyright line: “Copyright, 1934, by Eric Blair” ✓ Title page: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1934 ✓ Binding: orange cloth, lettered in black, “Harpers” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Burmese Days worth?
- $32,401 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 Burmese Days?
- 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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