October Blast First Edition
A first edition, first impression of October Blast by William Butler Yeats (Cuala Press, 1927) is worth about $1,677 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Limitation: one of 350 copies, printed by Elizabeth Yeats at the Cuala Press, Dublin (June 1927).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,677
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $1,928 |
| Near fine | $1,677 |
| Very good | $1,426 |
| Good | $900 |
| Fair | $750 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of October Blast.
✓ Limitation: one of 350 copies, printed by Elizabeth Yeats at the Cuala Press, Dublin (June 1927)
✓ Binding: buff linen spine over light blue paper-covered boards, printed paper spine label
✓ Front board: title lettered in black, “October Blast: Poems by William Butler Yeats”, woodcut title-vignette
✓ Printing: red and black on Irish-made paper
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of October Blast is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Limitation: one of 350 copies, printed by Elizabeth Yeats at the Cuala Press, Dublin (June 1927) ✓ Binding: buff linen spine over light blue paper-covered boards, printed paper spine label ✓ Front board: title lettered in black, “October Blast: Poems by William Butler Yeats”, woodcut title-vignette ✓ Printing: red and black on Irish-made paper The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of October Blast worth?
- $750–$1,928 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 October Blast?
- 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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