A Murder of Quality First Edition
For a first UK edition, first impression of A Murder of Quality by John le Carré (Victor Gollancz, 1962), the first point to check: Copyright page: “© Victor Gollancz Limited 1962” as the only line, with “Printed in Great Britain by The Camelot Press Ltd., London and Southampton” at the foot.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $20,873 | $18,975 | $11,385 |
| Near fine | $18,150 | $16,500 | $9,900 |
| Very good | $15,428 | $14,025 | $8,415 |
| Good | $13,068 | $11,880 | $7,128 |
| Fair | $10,890 | $9,900 | $5,940 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of A Murder of Quality.
✓ Copyright page: “© Victor Gollancz Limited 1962” as the only line, with “Printed in Great Britain by The Camelot Press Ltd., London and Southampton” at the foot
✓ Dust jacket: yellow, title in red, boxed blurb “This is Mr Le Carré’s second thriller. His first, ‘Call for the Dead’, was more enthusiastically reviewed than probably any other first of 1961” on the front
✓ Binding: red cloth
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of A Murder of Quality is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “© Victor Gollancz Limited 1962” as the only line, with “Printed in Great Britain by The Camelot Press Ltd., London and Southampton” at the foot ✓ Dust jacket: yellow, title in red, boxed blurb “This is Mr Le Carré’s second thriller. His first, ‘Call for the Dead’, was more enthusiastically reviewed than probably any other first of 1961” on the front ✓ Binding: red cloth The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of A Murder of Quality worth?
- $20,873 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 A Murder of Quality?
- 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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