Jaws
Peter Benchley · Doubleday, 1974 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$759
Valued from 29 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $871 | $1,191 | $1,094 | $994 |
| Near fine | $759 | $5,281 | $5,281 | $866 |
| Very good | $660 | $4,490 | $4,490 | $753 |
| Good | $561 | $902 | $828 | $753 |
| Fair | $462 | $740 | $679 | $618 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Jaws.
✓ Last page of text (p. 311): printer's code “O44” at the foot of the page, by the gutter
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated
✓ Price: $6.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept this price, so it alone doesn't prove a first
✓ Binding: black boards, spine lettered in silver, blue endpapers
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Jaws is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Last page of text (p. 311): printer's code “O44” at the foot of the page, by the gutter ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated ✓ Price: $6.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept this price, so it alone doesn't prove a first ✓ Binding: black boards, spine lettered in silver, blue endpapers The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Jaws worth?
- $462–$871 unsigned, up to $5,281 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Jaws worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Peter Benchley is valued at about $5,281, against $759 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Jaws?
- 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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