The Bachman Books
US First Trade Edition
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Identification Points
Notes
The value of first printing trade editions can vary significantly based on condition due to such a low print run and due to the fact that F/F and even NF/NF copies are very rare. Such copies can fetch significantly higher values than the average. This is a rare case where later printings are still considered valuable and collectible due to the initial print run being so limited and the scarcity of first, second and even third printings.
Binding
Black quarter cloth over dark gray paper boards with gilt-stamped lettering on the spine
Printing
First Printing
Dust Jacket
$19.95 price printed on the inner front flap.
Copyright page
The copyright page contains a number line immediately above the text, "PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Look for a number "1" in the number line to indicate a first printing.
Notes
BCEs are very common. The front cover of the trade edition dust jacket has "THE BACHMAN BOOKS" printed in copper metallic, with the subsequent text in silver metallic, while the Book Club Edition lettering lacks the metallic sheen. Additionally, be on the lookout for a $19.95 price on the inner dust jacket flap.
Key Facts
- Publisher
- NAL Books
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 0-453-00507-1
- Country
- US
True Value Estimate
See our methodology for how we calculate True Value.
$450
Low confidence — only 1 reported sale so far. Range will appear once we have more data.
Based on 1 sale
Last sale: $450 on May 9, 2026
Value vs. Time
Reported sales (gold dots), True Value trend (red line), and the ± 1σ confidence band. Click any dot for the full sale detail.