Mani First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of Mani by Patrick Leigh Fermor (John Murray, 1958) is worth about $483 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $661 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “© Patrick Leigh Fermor 1958” as the only date, with the printer’s line Butler & Tanner Ltd, Frome and London.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$483
Valued from 8 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $555 | $661 | $595 | $397 |
| Near fine | $483 | $575 | $518 | $345 |
| Very good | $409 | $500 | $450 | $300 |
| Good | $24 | $425 | $383 | $255 |
| Fair | $19 | $350 | $315 | $210 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Mani.
✓ Copyright page: “© Patrick Leigh Fermor 1958” as the only date, with the printer’s line Butler & Tanner Ltd, Frome and London
✓ Title page: “John Murray, Albemarle Street, London” (the Book Society issue, same sheets and jacket, adds “& The Book Society”)
✓ Dust jacket: John Craxton design with the Mani eye motif
✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, gilt mermaid device on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Mani is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “© Patrick Leigh Fermor 1958” as the only date, with the printer’s line Butler & Tanner Ltd, Frome and London ✓ Title page: “John Murray, Albemarle Street, London” (the Book Society issue, same sheets and jacket, adds “& The Book Society”) ✓ Dust jacket: John Craxton design with the Mani eye motif ✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, gilt mermaid device on the front board The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Mani worth?
- $19–$555 unsigned, up to $661 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 Mani?
- 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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