The Weirdstone of Brisingamen First Edition
A first edition, first impression of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner (Collins, 1960) is worth about $1,380 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “© Alan Garner, 1960 / Printed in Great Britain / Collins Clear-Type Press: London and Glasgow”, with no other date and no reprint or impression line.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,380
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,380 |
| Very good | $1,173 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.
✓ Copyright page: “© Alan Garner, 1960 / Printed in Great Britain / Collins Clear-Type Press: London and Glasgow”, with no other date and no reprint or impression line
✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in silver, “Collins” at the foot
✓ Dust jacket: bearded figure raising a red goblet among blue foliage on the front, “Collins” at the foot of the spine, photograph of Alan Garner on the back panel
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “© Alan Garner, 1960 / Printed in Great Britain / Collins Clear-Type Press: London and Glasgow”, with no other date and no reprint or impression line ✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in silver, “Collins” at the foot ✓ Dust jacket: bearded figure raising a red goblet among blue foliage on the front, “Collins” at the foot of the spine, photograph of Alan Garner on the back panel The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen worth?
- $1,173–$1,380 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 Weirdstone of Brisingamen?
- 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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