Dubliners First Edition
A first edition, first impression of Dubliners by James Joyce (Grant Richards, 1914) is worth about $20,376 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London / Grant Richards Ltd. / Publishers” at the foot, with the publisher's device above.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$20,376
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $23,432 |
| Near fine | $20,376 |
| Very good | $17,319 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Dubliners.
✓ Title page: “London / Grant Richards Ltd. / Publishers” at the foot, with the publisher's device above
✓ Binding: red cloth, “Dubliners” in gilt on the front board; spine lettered in gilt “Dubliners / James Joyce” with “Grant Richards” at the foot
✓ Price: 3/6 (3 shillings 6 pence) on the dust jacket front panel and spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Dubliners is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “London / Grant Richards Ltd. / Publishers” at the foot, with the publisher's device above ✓ Binding: red cloth, “Dubliners” in gilt on the front board; spine lettered in gilt “Dubliners / James Joyce” with “Grant Richards” at the foot ✓ Price: 3/6 (3 shillings 6 pence) on the dust jacket front panel and spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of Dubliners worth?
- $17,319–$23,432 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 Dubliners?
- 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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