Journey Into Fear First Edition
Eric Ambler · Hodder & Stoughton, 1940 · First UK edition, first impression
For a first UK edition, first impression of Journey Into Fear by Eric Ambler (Hodder & Stoughton, 1940), the first point to check: Dust jacket: red pictorial jacket, the hero in a hat with a woman behind him above a steamship, title and author in black.
Not yet valued.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $3,634 | $3,634 |
| Very good | $3,089 | $3,089 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Journey Into Fear.
✓ Dust jacket: red pictorial jacket, the hero in a hat with a woman behind him above a steamship, title and author in black
✓ Price: 8/3 (8 shillings 3 pence) on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in black
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Journey Into Fear is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Dust jacket: red pictorial jacket, the hero in a hat with a woman behind him above a steamship, title and author in black ✓ Price: 8/3 (8 shillings 3 pence) on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in black The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Journey Into Fear worth?
- $3,634 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 Journey Into Fear?
- 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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