John Betjeman
10 copies for sale · $20–$250 · 4 first editions · 1 signed
Notable copies for sale
High and Low (first edition, signed) — David Brass Rare Books$250
A Few Late Chrysanthemums (first edition) — Johnnycake Books$45
Continual Dew — Jonkers Rare Books£3,750
New Bats in Old Belfries — Jonkers Rare Books£2,250
Old Lights for New Chancels — Jonkers Rare Books£1,250
Summoned by Bells — Jonkers Rare Books£750
High and Low (first edition) — Johnnycake Books$45
NEW BATS IN OLD BELFRIES (first edition) — Lorne Bair Rare Books$75
John Betjeman's Collected poems — MW Books€22
A Ring of Bells: Selected for the Young — Riverrun Books & Manuscripts$20
Works on the market
High and Low2 copies · $45–$250
Continual Dew1 copy · £3,750
New Bats in Old Belfries1 copy · £2,250
Old Lights for New Chancels1 copy · £1,250
Summoned by Bells1 copy · £750
A Few Late Chrysanthemums1 copy · $45
John Betjeman's Collected poems1 copy · €22
Market context
6 copies of John Betjeman's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $61 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).
Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):
Summoned by Bells, one of 125 copies signed by the author, 1960; and 24 others by or relat (forum, 2026-04-23)£340
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