Dark Carnival
Ray Bradbury · Arkham House, 1947 · First edition (single printing, 3,112 copies)
Not yet valued.
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,848 | — | — |
| Near fine | $1,610 | $1,449 | $966 |
| Very good | $1,400 | $1,260 | $840 |
| Good | $1,400 | $1,260 | $840 |
| Fair | $1,400 | $1,260 | $840 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Dark Carnival.
✓ Title page: “Arkham House • Sauk City, Wis. • 1947”
✓ Colophon (last page): “Three thousand copies of this book have been printed by The Collegiate Press, George Banta Publishing Company, Menasha, Wisconsin”
✓ Dust jacket: photographic design by George Barrows — masks and floating objects on black, title and author in red; rear panel lists “Arkham House Books”
✓ Price: $3.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Dark Carnival is a first edition (single printing, 3,112 copies)?
- ✓ Title page: “Arkham House • Sauk City, Wis. • 1947” ✓ Colophon (last page): “Three thousand copies of this book have been printed by The Collegiate Press, George Banta Publishing Company, Menasha, Wisconsin” ✓ Dust jacket: photographic design by George Barrows — masks and floating objects on black, title and author in red; rear panel lists “Arkham House Books” ✓ Price: $3.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition (single printing, 3,112 copies) of Dark Carnival worth?
- $1,848 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.
- Can I sell my copy of Dark Carnival?
- 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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