The Dark Tunnel First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Dark Tunnel by Kenneth Millar (Dodd, Mead, 1944) is worth about $6,426 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Dust jacket: blue pictorial jacket, a man running down a tunnel of pipes; “A Detective Story by Kenneth Millar” at the top of the front panel; “Dodd, Mead & Company” at the foot of the spine.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$6,426
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $6,426 |
| Very good | $5,463 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Dark Tunnel.
✓ Dust jacket: blue pictorial jacket, a man running down a tunnel of pipes; “A Detective Story by Kenneth Millar” at the top of the front panel; “Dodd, Mead & Company” at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Dark Tunnel is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Dust jacket: blue pictorial jacket, a man running down a tunnel of pipes; “A Detective Story by Kenneth Millar” at the top of the front panel; “Dodd, Mead & Company” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Dark Tunnel worth?
- $5,463–$6,426 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 The Dark Tunnel?
- 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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