Tales From Moominvalley First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of Tales From Moominvalley by Tove Jansson (Ernest Benn, 1963) is worth about $2,095 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London / Ernest Benn Limited” imprint, translated by Thomas Warburton.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,095
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,095 |
| Very good | $1,780 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Tales From Moominvalley.
✓ Title page: “London / Ernest Benn Limited” imprint, translated by Thomas Warburton
✓ Dust jacket: teal stormy-sea illustration, “Tales from Moomin Valley” in white block capitals, Moomin family along the foot, Ernest Benn at the spine foot
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in gilt with “Benn” at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Tales From Moominvalley is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “London / Ernest Benn Limited” imprint, translated by Thomas Warburton ✓ Dust jacket: teal stormy-sea illustration, “Tales from Moomin Valley” in white block capitals, Moomin family along the foot, Ernest Benn at the spine foot ✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered in gilt with “Benn” at the foot The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Tales From Moominvalley worth?
- $1,780–$2,095 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 Tales From Moominvalley?
- 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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