J. P. Donleavy
14 copies for sale · $15–$975 · 5 first editions · 2 signed
Notable copies for sale
LEILA - LIMITED EDITION, SIGNED (first edition, signed) — Captain Ahab's Rare Books$20
The Ginger Man (signed) — John Windle Antiquarian$975
The Destinies Of Darcy Dancer, Gentleman - 1st Edition/1st Printing (first edition) — Books Tell You Why$40
Schultz - 1st Edition/1st Printing (first edition) — Books Tell You Why$40
Are You Listening Rabbi Low — Books Tell You Why$40
Leila — Books Tell You Why$40
A Singular Country — Between the Covers$20
The Lady Who Liked Clean Rest Rooms The Chronicle of One of the Strangest Stories Ever to — Good Books in the Woods$20
Schultz - 1st Edition/1st Printing (first edition) — Books Tell You Why$40
Schultz - 1st Edition/1st Printing (first edition) — Books Tell You Why$40
The destinies of Darcy Dancer, gentleman — Rulon-Miller Books$50
DeAlfonce Tennis: The Superlative Game of Eccentric Champions; Its History, Accoutrements, — John Windle Antiquarian$20
Works on the market
Schultz - 1st Edition/1st Printing3 copies · $40
Ginger Man2 copies · $50–$975
DeAlfonce Tennis: The Superlative Game of Eccentric Champions; Its History, Accoutrements,2 copies · $15–$20
The destinies of Darcy Dancer, gentleman1 copy · $50
Are You Listening Rabbi Low1 copy · $40
Leila1 copy · $40
The Lady Who Liked Clean Rest Rooms The Chronicle of One of the Strangest Stories Ever to 1 copy · $20
LEILA - LIMITED EDITION, SIGNED1 copy · $20
A Singular Country1 copy · $20
Market context
2 copies of J. P. Donleavy's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $70 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).
Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):
The Ginger Man. A Play, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, Ne (forum, 2026-04-23)£240
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