Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories by Joseph Conrad (William Blackwood and Sons, 1902) is worth about $6,288 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “William Blackwood and Sons / Edinburgh and London / MCMII” (1902), with no impression line above the imprint.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$6,288
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $7,231 |
| Near fine | $6,288 |
| Very good | $5,345 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories.
✓ Title page: “William Blackwood and Sons / Edinburgh and London / MCMII” (1902), with no impression line above the imprint
✓ Publisher’s catalogue: 32 pages of Blackwood advertisements at the end, dated “10/02” or “11/02” at the foot of p. 32 (both are first impression)
✓ Binding: green cloth, front board stamped in dark green with a floral corner design and “YOUTH” in a panel; spine lettered in gilt, “Wm Blackwood & Sons” at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “William Blackwood and Sons / Edinburgh and London / MCMII” (1902), with no impression line above the imprint ✓ Publisher’s catalogue: 32 pages of Blackwood advertisements at the end, dated “10/02” or “11/02” at the foot of p. 32 (both are first impression) ✓ Binding: green cloth, front board stamped in dark green with a floral corner design and “YOUTH” in a panel; spine lettered in gilt, “Wm Blackwood… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories worth?
- $5,345–$7,231 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 Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories?
- 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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