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Edition details
Market value
€9 · median of asking prices (not enough sales yet)
Publisher
Goldsboro Books
Print run
First edition
Retail price
€46
ISBN
No own ISBN
How to spot a first printing
General pointers. Conventions vary by publisher, so check the listing photos.
On the copyright page, look for “First Edition” or “First Printing”.
Read the number line (e.g. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1): the lowest number shows the printing. If the “1” is there, it is a first printing.
The jacket must be the original one: price printed on the front flap, no “book club” mention.
Beware of book club editions: often smaller, with no price on the jacket.
Ask the seller for photos of the copyright page and the jacket flap.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Bear Island (Special edition, Goldsboro Books) worth?
In November 2026, its market value is about €9 (median of current asking prices). Prices range from €4 to €32 depending on condition. The best current price is €8 (Good) on eBay.
Where to buy Bear Island (Special edition) at the best price?
BabelWe compares 18 offers from eBay. The cheapest is €8 on eBay.
Is this edition signed?
No, this edition is not signed.
How do I recognise a first printing of Bear Island?
Check the copyright page: look for “First Edition” or “First Printing”, and a number line that includes 1. The jacket should be original, with the price printed on the flap.
Are there import fees from the UK?
Books pay no customs duty, but French VAT on books (5.5%) applies. It is either charged at checkout or collected on delivery, sometimes with a carrier handling fee.
