El coronel no tiene quien le escriba First Edition
A first edition, first printing of El coronel no tiene quien le escriba by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Aguirre Editor, 1961) is worth about $2,236 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Imprint: Medellín, Aguirre Editor, 17 September 1961, printed in Buenos Aires by Américalee Editora.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,236
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $2,571 |
| Near fine | $2,236 |
| Very good | $1,900 |
| Good | $1,709 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of El coronel no tiene quien le escriba.
✓ Imprint: Medellín, Aguirre Editor, 17 September 1961, printed in Buenos Aires by Américalee Editora
✓ Binding: original printed wrappers, 90 pages
✓ Cover: cream wrappers framed by a double wavy border, title in red, Aguirre Editor roundel at the foot
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Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of El coronel no tiene quien le escriba is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Imprint: Medellín, Aguirre Editor, 17 September 1961, printed in Buenos Aires by Américalee Editora ✓ Binding: original printed wrappers, 90 pages ✓ Cover: cream wrappers framed by a double wavy border, title in red, Aguirre Editor roundel at the foot The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of El coronel no tiene quien le escriba worth?
- $1,709–$2,571 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 El coronel no tiene quien le escriba?
- 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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