The Marsh Arabs First Edition
A first edition, first impression of The Marsh Arabs by Wilfred Thesiger (Longmans, 1964) is worth about $347 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $1,190 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published 1964”, with no further impression or reprint line.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$347
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $399 | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Near fine | $347 | $1,035 | $1,035 |
| Very good | $294 | $879 | $879 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Marsh Arabs.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1964”, with no further impression or reprint line
✓ Imprint: Longmans, Green and Co., London; printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd, Frome and London
✓ Price: 36s net (36 shillings) on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Dust jacket: photograph of a reed guest-house interior in yellow and green, “Author of ‘Arabian Sands’” under the author’s name
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in gilt, “Longmans” at the foot
✓ Collation: pp. [xiv], 242, with about 110 black-and-white photographs and maps
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Marsh Arabs is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published 1964”, with no further impression or reprint line ✓ Imprint: Longmans, Green and Co., London; printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd, Frome and London ✓ Price: 36s net (36 shillings) on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Dust jacket: photograph of a reed guest-house interior in yellow and green, “Author of ‘Arabian Sands’” under the author’s name ✓ Binding: green cloth, spine… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Marsh Arabs worth?
- $294–$399 unsigned, up to $1,190 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first impression of The Marsh Arabs worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Wilfred Thesiger is valued at about $1,035, against $347 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Marsh Arabs?
- 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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