Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago is a novel by Boris Pasternak, first published in Italian translation by Feltrinelli in Milan in November 1957, after the manuscript was smuggled out of the Soviet Union. It follows physician and poet Yuri Zhivago through revolution and war; an English translation followed in 1958.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First published
- Feltrinelli, Milan, 1957
- Worth
- Not yet valued
Which edition do you have?
Editions
- Pantheon Books1958 Hardback Not yet valued I own Doctor Zhivago, Pantheon Books 1958 Log in to want this
- Collins Harvill1958 Hardback Not yet valued I own Doctor Zhivago, Collins Harvill 1958 Log in to want this
We have not yet researched the issue points for this book. If you know how to tell the first from later printings, tell us and we will credit you once it is checked against a second source.
On screen
- Doctor Zhivago Film, 1965
- Doctor Zhivago Television, 2002
- Doctor Zhivago Television
From Wikidata. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
Pictures of the book
Freely licensed pictures of the work. They are not necessarily the edition you hold: check the points on each edition's page.
Questions about Doctor Zhivago
No questions yet. Not sure which edition you have, or whether a detail matters? Ask, and collectors will help.
Reviews of Doctor Zhivago
No reviews yet. Members can say what this book is like to read or collect.
Read it or own it? Share what Doctor Zhivago is like to read or collect.
Know what you are looking at
How to Identify a First Edition
To identify a first edition, check that your copy is the first printing of the first edition. Read the copyright …
Read the guide →6 min readBook Condition Grading: Fine to Poor Explained
Book condition grading uses a six-step trade scale: Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. Collectors grade the …
Read the guide →7 min readDust Jackets Explained: Why the Jacket Drives a Book's Value
For most books published since the 1920s, the original dust jacket carries a large share of the value, often most …
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
How many editions of Doctor Zhivago are there?
We track 2 editions of Doctor Zhivago. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Doctor Zhivago been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including Doctor Zhivago (television), Doctor Zhivago (television, 2002), Doctor Zhivago (film, 1965).
How can I tell if my copy of Doctor Zhivago is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.
Where these facts come from
- Doctor Zhivago (novel), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Doctor Zhivago, Wikidata (wikidata.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 18 October 2026.