Boba fett, as you will soon learn, is the most valuable star wars character in the universe. Star wars 1st edition paperback books for sale shop with. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. The series was relatively longrunning, lasting from 1977 to 1986. Oct 03, 2019 many publishers will print the hardcover edition of a book and call that a first edition, then print the same text in paperback and call it a first edition as well. Star wars the very, very, very first book rebelscum. Star wars from back in time rare books, llc browse recent arrivals. When i had the opportunity to own the rare gold covered hardbound from the adventures of luke skywalker, i pounced. Many publishers will print the hardcover edition of a book and call that a first edition, then print the same text in paperback and call it a first edition as well.
This is an oversized 10 x 14 inch treasury sized comic, which were very popular and common in the 1970s. Founded by harvey kurtzman and william gaines, the american comedy magazine known as mad hit the shelves in 1952. From the adventures of luke skywalker, published six months before the theatrical release of a new hope. Star wars collectibles price guide and appraisal guide. The first star wars comic, published by marvel comics in 1977 actually had two editions. Early shipments may have had figure variants of luke skywalker, ben kenobi and darth vader with double telescoping lightsabers, they are extremely rare to find on card. Ariel from the writeup and pix in universe it looks like you have the science fiction book club edition of the hardcover. There is the standard edition with a 30cent cover price, and a 35cent variant. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
For me, this book is the book that started my love to read. Revenge of the sith star wars episode iii 1st first. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Salvatore there is a great disturbance in the force. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, based on the screenplay by george lucas. Return of the jedi the illustrated edition 1983, by james kahn 4 aby. First appearance of jimm doshun guide watch 1978 223 sales 9. This book club edition is the first hardcover printing of the original classic. This first edition comic is a musthave for star wars collectors. Very good condtion, some wear on the front cover water bumps bottom cover 97815947477. Star wars episode i, the phantom menace, 1st, first edition brooks, terry on. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by lucas, george.
Star wars 1st edition books for sale shop with afterpay. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a demand for it. Both a new hope, the force awakens, and the last jedi have scenes just showing you all the weird creatures the henson company came up with, and, in the heyday of the predisney star wars expanded universe, many of those creatures were fleshed out into full characters. What is the value of a marvel special edition star wars comic. The crown jewel in many a collectors library is a signed first edition. This can be identified by the printing code s27 in the gutter on page 183. Contains the allimportant letter code of s27 in the gutter of page 183. Star wars 1st edition hardback fiction books for sale ebay. Its impossible to tell the story of comic books without remembering world war ii. Marvel special edition featuring star wars 1 collects the first three issues from the marvel star wars series of comics. Searching for star wars collectibles market values. This large, full color pictorial, documents the first twenty years of this fictitional universe, and the making of it, in hundreds of photographs.
A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. What is value 1977 marvel special edition star wars volume 1. The one exception might be the very first printing of the book club edition of star wars. However, i had never read the books up until christmas of 2012 when i received a hardback edition of the star wars trilogy. Star wars episode i the phantom menace 1st first edition. After the 12back was released, the demand called for more star wars and it soon became a 20back set. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Star wars 1st edition paperback fiction books for sale ebay. Star wars episode i, the phantom menace, 1st, first. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker first edition december 1976 george lucas, cover art by ralph mcquarrie on. Six years after return of the jedi, the rebel alliance has established a new republic over threefourths of the galaxy.
Star wars from back in time rare books, llc browse. It spanned 107 issues, with three special annual issues. Very good first edition 12mo 79 165pp william shakesspeares the jedi doth return star wars part the sixth. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Leading up to the release of the film, the hype and media coverage reached epic proportions. Anakin was a tall, blonde with blue eyes boy that was not always the bad character of the books. Consequently, the book club edition of the original star wars novel, and for that matter any star wars novel, is not valuable.
How much is the first star wars comic worth answers. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, but credited to george lucas, it was first published on november 12, 1976, by ballantine books, several months before the release of the film. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Other valuable star wars books star wars 1976 1st edition paperback. A continuation of the star wars saga, novelization of the movie with facsimile painting of harrison ford and carrie fisher on front cover, movie credits on blurb page. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. There are many benefits to collecting first editions, but value and historical relevance, particularly of important or impactful new books, top the list for many buyers. From the adventures of luke skywalker signed 1st trade edition.
The series was such a smash hit for marvel in an otherwise dismal sales year that many who worked at marvel in 1977 consider it to have. Various manufacturers handle the property around the rest of the world. A galactic popup adventure by matthew reinhart signed. If not, the fact that its a first edition doesnt matter. Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The first issue of the 1977 star wars comic book had a standard price of 30 cents, but marvel published about 1,500 with a variant price of 35 cents not so much a misprint as a limited edition. Print inside reads this is a reprint of a previously published issue. It was created by archie goodwin and danny fingeroth writers with al.
Star wars episode i, the phantom menace, 1st, first edition. Star wars chronicles by deborah fine, first edition abebooks. The phantom menace by terry brooks signed first edition book see all titles by terry brooks. First edition book values how much is a book worth. Now everyone is buying this book for the first boba fett appearance, but i think a stronger argument can be made for yodas first appearance.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Sourcing different websites for vintage collectibles and auction sites like ebay, this list includes the value of original toys from the 70s and 80s. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. Find out how much your original star wars collectibles are. In later years, it was republished under the title star wars. From the sleek ships of the glimmering coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral naboo, dissent is roiling. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable book riot. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. The first trade edition of star wars was not printed until after the release of both the paperback and this book.
The term 12back refers to the first 12 figures shown on the back of the package. However, you can get an idea for the relative values of many books by comparing what theyve recently sold. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Buy star wars science fiction 1st edition books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The first volume is written by alain dean foster and the other two were written by donald f. Make offer star wars han solo at stars end paperback brian daley 1979 skywalker 1st edition star wars the essential guide to characters paperback book. Marvel special edition featuring star wars 1 wookieepedia. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker first edition. The marvel star wars series of comic books was the first ever comic series created for the saga. Revenge of the sith star wars episode iii 1st first edition by stover, matthew published by random house 2005 hardcover unknown binding april 7, 2005 4. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985.
Get the best deals on star wars 1st edition paperback books. From the adventures of luke skywalker is the original title of the novelization of the 1977 film star wars. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Originally a comic book, mad developed readerships of over 2,000,000 in the 70s, known for. Its believed that only 400 copies of the 35cent versions still exist. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. Buy star wars 1st edition hardback fiction books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Very good condtion, some wear on the front cover water bumps bottom cover 9781. Jul 17, 2015 from the classics that inspired star wars to the golden age creators who helped bring the star wars issues to life, lets take a closer look at comic books in this months edition of from world war to star wars. As a kid, i watched all of the movies multiple times.
Vintage star wars marvel comic books can have significant value to collectors, especially 35c. Unless the author or publishers makes changes to the text, adds something like an appendix or authors note, or revises the text, there is only one edition from format to format. Star wars 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. Anakin skywalker also known as dark vader is one of the main characters of the star wars trilogy books. Most valuable star wars books arguably the most valuable star wars book is the original edition of star wars frames, which comprises six volumes in a custom wooden crate, says thurn, who has been collecting since 1977 and serves on the organizing committee for the collectors stage at all u. The prices will vary depending upon their condition. In 1999, the first new star wars movie in sixteen years came to theater screens worldwide. Star wars trading cards were first produced and released by topps in 1977 to coincide with the first star wars movie, and they have remained the official producer of star wars trading cards in the united states ever since. Published by random house books for young readers 1980. Its important that you dont confuse this with the normal 30 cent edition or the reprint 35 cent edition two very common mistakes.
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