The Lost World First Edition
A first edition, first impression of The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle (Hodder & Stoughton, 1912) is worth about $1,840 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Hodder and Stoughton, London New York Toronto”, undated, with no later-edition statement.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,840
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $2,116 |
| Near fine | $1,840 |
| Very good | $1,600 |
| Good | $1,360 |
| Fair | $1,120 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Lost World.
✓ Title page: “Hodder and Stoughton, London New York Toronto”, undated, with no later-edition statement
✓ Binding: blue cloth, gilt vignette and gilt facsimile signature “George Edward Challenger” on the front board
✓ Illustrations: photographic frontispiece of the exploring party, plates and a map
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Lost World is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “Hodder and Stoughton, London New York Toronto”, undated, with no later-edition statement ✓ Binding: blue cloth, gilt vignette and gilt facsimile signature “George Edward Challenger” on the front board ✓ Illustrations: photographic frontispiece of the exploring party, plates and a map The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Lost World worth?
- $1,120–$2,116 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 Lost World?
- 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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