# Alph by Charles Eric Maine — resale value

**Alph by Charles Eric Maine** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-19. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DCharles%2520Eric%2520Maine%2520Alph%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DCharles%2520Eric%2520Maine%2520Alph%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 0345029046 |
| Brand | Charles Eric Maine |
| Published | 1972 |
| Publisher | Nelson Doubleday |
| Pages | 218 |
| Editions | 7 |
| Category | Science Fiction |

## Alph resale value

**Alph** by Charles Eric Maine (1972). Across 7 editions. Used-book value depends heavily on edition (first printing vs. reprint), condition, dust jacket, and whether it's signed. First editions and out-of-print titles command the biggest premiums.

### What drives the price

First editions/first printings, intact dust jackets, signatures, and unmarked pages are the top value drivers. Book-club editions and later reprints are worth far less.

## FAQ

**Is this an early or later printing of Alph?**

This specific copy is listed as one of the 7 editions published by Nelson Doubleday.

**What is the original publication year for this book?**

Alph by Charles Eric Maine was originally published in 1972.

**Does this book have a specific ISBN for tracking?**

Yes, the ISBN for this edition is 0345029046.

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