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The Fifth Elephant
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Edition details
- Market value
- $28 · median of asking prices (not enough sales yet)
- Publisher
- Goldsboro Books
- Print run
- First edition
- Retail price
- $354
- ISBN
- 9780385409957
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 The Fifth Elephant (Special edition, Goldsboro Books) worth?
In November 2026, its market value is about $28 (median of current asking prices). Prices range from $6 to $77 depending on condition. The best current price is $6 (Very good) on eBay.
Where to buy The Fifth Elephant (Special edition) at the best price?
BabelWe compares 9 offers from eBay. The cheapest is $6 on eBay.
Is this edition signed?
No, this edition is not signed.
How do I recognise a first printing of The Fifth Elephant?
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.