Ralph Ellison
18 copies for sale · $38–$1,378 · 10 first editions
Notable copies for sale
Going to the Territory advance uncorrected Proof (first edition) — James Cummins Bookseller$425
Invisible man (first edition) — Rootenberg Rare Books$350
INVISIBLE MAN; Franklin Library (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$297
INVISIBLE MAN; SIGNED Franklin Library — Rare Book Cellar$1,378
INVISIBLE MAN; First Edition Library, FEL — Rare Book Cellar$323
INVISIBLE MAN; Easton Press (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$273
SHADOW & ACT (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$373
SHADOW AND ACT (first edition) — Rare Book Cellar$273
Shadow and Act (first edition) — Between the Covers$200
JUNETEENTH — Rare Book Cellar$58
THE COLLECTED ESSAYS OF RALPH ELLISON; Modern Library — Rare Book Cellar$53
Invisible Man — James Cummins Bookseller$500
What these are worth
Shadow and Act5 copies from 3 sellers
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Works on the market
SHADOW & ACT3 copies · $200–$373
Invisible Man2 copies · $100–$1,250
Invisible Man2 copies · $400–$500
INVISIBLE MAN; SIGNED Franklin Library1 copy · $1,378
Going to the Territory advance uncorrected Proof1 copy · $425
Invisible man1 copy · $350
INVISIBLE MAN; First Edition Library, FEL1 copy · $323
INVISIBLE MAN; Franklin Library1 copy · $297
INVISIBLE MAN; Easton Press1 copy · $273
Shadow Act1 copy · $150
INVISIBLE MAN (SIGNET BOOKS) By Ralph Ellison1 copy · $82
JUNETEENTH1 copy · $58
FLYING HOME: AND OTHER STORIES1 copy · $38
Market context
7 copies of Ralph Ellison's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $65 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).
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