The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C. S. Lewis
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Geoffrey Bles, 1950
- First published
- Geoffrey Bles, London, 1950
- Worth
- £1,375 to £2,100
The first edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis was published in London by Geoffrey Bles in 1950. We track 1 edition, with the points that separate the first printing from later ones, and the most valuable is worth £1,375 to £2,100 depending on condition.
Spot the first edition: Jacket, front flap: Priced 8s 6d net (first issue jacket) Full identification guide
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First edition
- 1st Geoffrey Bles1950 Hardback £1,375 to £2,100Sold £2,400 · Sep 2026 I own The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Geoffrey Bles 1950 Log in to want this
Awards, adaptations and setting
In print
- Editions recorded
- 164 on Open Library, 91 in English
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 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The first edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis was published in London by Geoffrey Bles in 1950.
How much is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe worth?
The most valuable edition we track is the Geoffrey Bles 1950 first edition, estimated at £1,375 to £2,100 depending on condition and whether the dust jacket survives. Most later editions are worth far less.
How many editions of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe are there?
We track 1 edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Where these facts come from
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe editions, Open Library (openlibrary.org)
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