The Worst Journey in the World First Edition
A first edition, first issue binding of The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard (Constable, London, 1922) is worth about $6,624 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Binding: white (tan) linen spine over grey-blue paper boards, printed paper labels on the spines (spare labels often tipped in at the rear).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$6,624
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $6,624 |
| Very good | $5,630 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Worst Journey in the World.
✓ Binding: white (tan) linen spine over grey-blue paper boards, printed paper labels on the spines (spare labels often tipped in at the rear)
✓ Title page: London: Constable and Company Limited, 1922; two volumes
✓ Illustrations: colour and black-and-white plates, folding panoramas and maps (most by Edward A. Wilson)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Worst Journey in the World is a first edition, first issue binding?
- ✓ Binding: white (tan) linen spine over grey-blue paper boards, printed paper labels on the spines (spare labels often tipped in at the rear) ✓ Title page: London: Constable and Company Limited, 1922; two volumes ✓ Illustrations: colour and black-and-white plates, folding panoramas and maps (most by Edward A. Wilson) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first issue binding of The Worst Journey in the World worth?
- $5,630–$6,624 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 Worst Journey in the World?
- 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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