Kindred
Octavia E. Butler · Doubleday, 1979 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,254
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $581 | — | — |
| Near fine | $2,254 | $13,800 | $13,800 |
| Very good | $1,916 | $11,730 | $11,730 |
| Good | $440 | — | — |
| Fair | $361 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Kindred.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated below “Printed in the United States of America”
✓ Title page: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1979
✓ Price: $8.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: brown paper-covered boards, black cloth spine lettered in gilt
✓ Dust jacket: illustration by Laurence Schwinger (two profiles and an hourglass), typography by Elizabeth Levine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Kindred is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated below “Printed in the United States of America” ✓ Title page: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1979 ✓ Price: $8.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: brown paper-covered boards, black cloth spine lettered in gilt ✓ Dust jacket: illustration by Laurence Schwinger (two profiles and an hourglass), typography by Elizabeth Levine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Kindred worth?
- $361–$2,254 unsigned, up to $13,800 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 Kindred worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Octavia E. Butler is valued at about $13,800, against $2,254 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Kindred?
- 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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