Pellucidar First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs (A. C. McClurg, 1923) is worth about $7,220 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Chicago / A. C. McClurg & Co. / 1923” at the foot.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$7,220
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $8,303 |
| Near fine | $7,220 |
| Very good | $6,136 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Pellucidar.
✓ Title page: “Chicago / A. C. McClurg & Co. / 1923” at the foot
✓ Copyright page: “Published September, 1923”
✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and three plates by J. Allen St. John
✓ Binding: red cloth, front board and spine lettered in black
✓ Dust jacket: J. Allen St. John art of a girl and a tiger, “A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago” at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Pellucidar is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Chicago / A. C. McClurg & Co. / 1923” at the foot ✓ Copyright page: “Published September, 1923” ✓ Illustrations: frontispiece and three plates by J. Allen St. John ✓ Binding: red cloth, front board and spine lettered in black ✓ Dust jacket: J. Allen St. John art of a girl and a tiger, “A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Pellucidar worth?
- $6,136–$8,303 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 Pellucidar?
- 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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