All the Pretty Horses Advance Reading Copy (ARC)
For an advance reading copy (ARC) of All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy (Alfred A. Knopf, 1992 · advance reading copy), the first point to check: Wrappers: pictorial wrappers with cave-painting horses in brown and orange, cream title band, “Cormac McCarthy” in a black panel, “Knopf” at the foot.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,058 | $952 | $635 |
| Near fine | $920 | $828 | $552 |
| Very good | $800 | $720 | $480 |
| Good | $680 | $612 | $408 |
| Fair | $560 | $504 | $336 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of All the Pretty Horses.
✓ Wrappers: pictorial wrappers with cave-painting horses in brown and orange, cream title band, “Cormac McCarthy” in a black panel, “Knopf” at the foot
✓ Slipcase: issued in a matching slipcase with the same horse design on black
✓ Copyright page: “CIP data tk” and “First Edition”
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Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of All the Pretty Horses is an advance reading copy (ARC)?
- ✓ Wrappers: pictorial wrappers with cave-painting horses in brown and orange, cream title band, “Cormac McCarthy” in a black panel, “Knopf” at the foot ✓ Slipcase: issued in a matching slipcase with the same horse design on black ✓ Copyright page: “CIP data tk” and “First Edition” The identification points above show each one.
- How much is an advance reading copy (ARC) of All the Pretty Horses worth?
- $1,058 signed, 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 All the Pretty Horses?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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