Epitaph for a Spy First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of Epitaph for a Spy by Eric Ambler (Hodder & Stoughton, 1938) is worth about $2,795 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: London, Hodder and Stoughton Limited, no later-impression statement.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,795
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,795 |
| Very good | $2,376 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Epitaph for a Spy.
✓ Title page: London, Hodder and Stoughton Limited, no later-impression statement
✓ Facing page: “By the Same Author” lists only The Dark Frontier and Uncommon Danger
✓ Dust jacket: blue Hodder & Stoughton wrapper with the title and author on the front
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Epitaph for a Spy is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: London, Hodder and Stoughton Limited, no later-impression statement ✓ Facing page: “By the Same Author” lists only The Dark Frontier and Uncommon Danger ✓ Dust jacket: blue Hodder & Stoughton wrapper with the title and author on the front The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Epitaph for a Spy worth?
- $2,376–$2,795 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 Epitaph for a Spy?
- 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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