Ghost Stories of an Antiquary First Edition
A first edition, first impression of Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James (Edward Arnold, 1904) is worth about $2,795 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Where: title page — imprint reads "London / Edward Arnold / 1904", with no impression statement (later impressions add "Second Impression", "Third Impression" etc. and a later date; the 1910s–30s reissues read "Edward Arnold & Co." with an impression list on the verso).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,795
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,795 |
| Very good | $2,376 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Ghost Stories of an Antiquary.
✓ Where: title page — imprint reads "London / Edward Arnold / 1904", with no impression statement (later impressions add "Second Impression", "Third Impression" etc. and a later date; the 1910s–30s reissues read "Edward Arnold & Co." with an impression list on the verso).
✓ Where: binding — publisher's buff buckram, lettered in black with red rules, "ARNOLD" at the foot of the spine.
✓ Where: plates — four illustrations by James McBryde.
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Ghost Stories of an Antiquary is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Where: title page — imprint reads "London / Edward Arnold / 1904", with no impression statement (later impressions add "Second Impression", "Third Impression" etc. and a later date; the 1910s–30s reissues read "Edward Arnold & Co." with an impression list on the verso). ✓ Where: binding — publisher's buff buckram, lettered in black with red rules, "ARNOLD" at the foot of the spine. ✓ Where: plates — four… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of Ghost Stories of an Antiquary worth?
- $2,376–$2,795 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 Ghost Stories of an Antiquary?
- 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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