The October Country First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The October Country by Ray Bradbury (Ballantine Books, 1955), the first point to check: Title page: “Ballantine Books · New York”.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,157 | $1,051 | $631 |
| Near fine | $1,006 | $914 | $549 |
| Very good | $875 | $795 | $477 |
| Good | $743 | $676 | $405 |
| Fair | $612 | $557 | $334 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The October Country.
✓ Title page: “Ballantine Books · New York”
✓ Copyright page: copyright notices 1943 to 1955, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 55-12167, no later printing stated
✓ Dust jacket: design by Joseph Mugnaini
✓ Illustrations: drawings by Joseph Mugnaini
✓ Binding: one of three cloth bindings, issued together with no priority
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The October Country is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Ballantine Books · New York” ✓ Copyright page: copyright notices 1943 to 1955, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 55-12167, no later printing stated ✓ Dust jacket: design by Joseph Mugnaini ✓ Illustrations: drawings by Joseph Mugnaini ✓ Binding: one of three cloth bindings, issued together with no priority The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The October Country worth?
- $1,157 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 The October Country?
- 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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