The Elected Member
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1969
- Worth
- £250 to £280
The first edition of The Elected Member by Bernice Rubens was published in London by Eyre & Spottiswoode in 1969. We track 1 edition, and the most valuable is worth £250 to £280 depending on condition.
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First edition
- 1st Eyre & Spottiswoode1969 Hardback £250 to £280Sold £240 · Feb 2026 I own The Elected Member, Eyre & Spottiswoode 1969 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
In print
- Editions recorded
- 7 on Open Library, 6 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 7 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of The Elected Member?
The first edition of The Elected Member by Bernice Rubens was published in London by Eyre & Spottiswoode in 1969.
How much is The Elected Member worth?
The most valuable edition we track is the Eyre & Spottiswoode 1969 first edition, estimated at £250 to £280 depending on condition and whether the dust jacket survives. Most later editions are worth far less.
How many editions of The Elected Member are there?
We track 1 edition of The Elected Member, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did The Elected Member win any awards?
Yes: The Elected Member won the Booker Prize (1970), according to Wikidata.