Dance of the Happy Shades First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Dance of the Happy Shades by Alice Munro (The Ryerson Press, 1968), the first point to check: Copyright page: © Alice Munro 1968, “Printed and bound in Canada by The Ryerson Press, Toronto”.
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Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $794 | $794 | $299 |
| Near fine | $690 | $690 | $260 |
| Very good | $587 | $587 | $226 |
| Good | $320 | $288 | $192 |
| Fair | $263 | $237 | $158 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Dance of the Happy Shades.
✓ Copyright page: © Alice Munro 1968, “Printed and bound in Canada by The Ryerson Press, Toronto”
✓ Title page: imprint “The Ryerson Press”
✓ Dust jacket: black, pink and green design, spine lettered “Munro / Ryerson”
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Dance of the Happy Shades is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: © Alice Munro 1968, “Printed and bound in Canada by The Ryerson Press, Toronto” ✓ Title page: imprint “The Ryerson Press” ✓ Dust jacket: black, pink and green design, spine lettered “Munro / Ryerson” ✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Dance of the Happy Shades worth?
- $794 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 Dance of the Happy Shades?
- 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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