Inherent Vice First Print Uk

Thomas Pynchon · The Penguin Press, 2009 · First UK edition, first impression

A first UK edition, first impression of Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon (The Penguin Press, 2009) is worth about $22 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Published by Jonathan Cape 2009” with the number line “2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1”.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$22

Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Inherent Vice.

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How do I know if my copy of Inherent Vice is a first UK edition, first impression?

✓ Copyright page: “Published by Jonathan Cape 2009” with the number line “2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1” ✓ Jacket: same art as the US issue; check the copyright page, not the jacket The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Inherent Vice worth?

$13–$25 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 Inherent Vice?

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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