Dream Work First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Dream Work by Mary Oliver (Atlantic Monthly Press, 1986) is worth about $621 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $8,676 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, no later printing noted; ISBN 0-87113-071-8.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$621
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $714 | $8,676 | $8,676 |
| Near fine | $621 | $7,544 | $7,544 |
| Very good | $529 | $6,412 | $6,412 |
| Good | $407 | — | — |
| Fair | $335 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Dream Work.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, no later printing noted; ISBN 0-87113-071-8
✓ Title page: The Atlantic Monthly Press, Boston / New York
✓ Dust jacket: white, “Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry” at the head, Blanche Lazzell harbour woodcut on the front
✓ Price: $14.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: blue paper boards with a dark cloth spine lettered in gilt, publisher device blind-stamped on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Dream Work is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, no later printing noted; ISBN 0-87113-071-8 ✓ Title page: The Atlantic Monthly Press, Boston / New York ✓ Dust jacket: white, “Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry” at the head, Blanche Lazzell harbour woodcut on the front ✓ Price: $14.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: blue paper boards with a dark cloth spine lettered in gilt, publisher device… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Dream Work worth?
- $335–$714 unsigned, up to $8,676 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Dream Work worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Mary Oliver is valued at about $7,544, against $621 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Dream Work?
- 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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