Northern Lights
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Scholastic, 1995
- First published
- Scholastic (Point), United Kingdom, 1995
- Worth
- Not yet valued
Spot the first edition: Copyright page: Number line includes 1 (first impression) Full identification guide
Which edition do you have?
First edition
- 1st Scholastic1995 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
On screen
- The Golden Compass Film, 2007
From Wikidata. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
More by Philip Pullman
Questions about Northern Lights
No questions yet. Not sure which edition you have, or whether a detail matters? Ask, and collectors will help.
Reviews of Northern Lights
No reviews yet. Members can say what this book is like to read or collect.
Read it or own it? Share what Northern Lights is like to read or collect.
Know what you are looking at
Collecting James Bond First Editions
James Bond first editions are the Jonathan Cape hardbacks of Ian Fleming's fourteen Bond books, published from Casino Royale in …
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 →6 min readFacsimile Dust Jackets: What They Are and How to Spot One
A facsimile dust jacket is a modern reproduction of a book's original jacket, sold to dress jacketless copies. It improves …
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Who published the first edition of Northern Lights?
The first edition of Northern Lights by Philip Pullman was published in London by Scholastic in 1995.
How many editions of Northern Lights are there?
We track 1 edition of Northern Lights, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Northern Lights been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including The Golden Compass (film, 2007).
How can I tell if my copy of Northern Lights 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
- Northern Lights (Pullman novel), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Northern Lights (Q169976), Wikidata (wikidata.org)
- Philip Pullman, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 17 October 2026.