The Daring Twins First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Daring Twins by L. Frank Baum (Reilly & Britton, 1911), the first point to check: Title page: “Publishers The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago”, “Illustrated by Pauline M. Batchelder”.
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $7,176 | $7,176 |
| Very good | $6,100 | $6,100 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Daring Twins.
✓ Title page: “Publishers The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago”, “Illustrated by Pauline M. Batchelder”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1911 by The Reilly & Britton Co.”
✓ Binding: dark blue ribbed cloth, front board stamped in black, white and blue with the full-length figures of the twins (binding A)
✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and three plates by Pauline M. Batchelder; publisher’s advertisements at front and rear
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Daring Twins is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Publishers The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago”, “Illustrated by Pauline M. Batchelder” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1911 by The Reilly & Britton Co.” ✓ Binding: dark blue ribbed cloth, front board stamped in black, white and blue with the full-length figures of the twins (binding A) ✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and three plates by Pauline M. Batchelder; publisher’s advertisements at front and rear The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Daring Twins worth?
- $7,176 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 The Daring Twins?
- 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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