In A Lonely Place First Edition
Dorothy B. Hughes · Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1947 · First US edition, first printing
A first US edition, first printing of In A Lonely Place by Dorothy B. Hughes (Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1947) is worth about $2,157 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1947.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,157
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,157 |
| Very good | $1,833 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of In A Lonely Place.
✓ Title page: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1947
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1947” with no later-printing statement
✓ Dust jacket: stylised green, ochre and white design with the title in red and black lettering
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of In A Lonely Place is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1947 ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1947” with no later-printing statement ✓ Dust jacket: stylised green, ochre and white design with the title in red and black lettering The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of In A Lonely Place worth?
- $1,833–$2,157 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 In A Lonely Place?
- 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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