# Boy in the water by Stephen Dobyns — resale value

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**Boy in the water by Stephen Dobyns** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 9780140285208 |
| Brand | Stephen Dobyns |
| Published | 1999 |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Paperbacks |
| Pages | 416 |
| Editions | 6 |
| Category | Thriller |

## Boy in the water resale value

**Boy in the water** by Stephen Dobyns (1999). Across 6 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 a rare edition of "Boy in the Water"?**

This book is listed as being in its 6th edition.

**What year was "Boy in the Water" published?**

Stephen Dobyns' "Boy in the Water" was published in 1999.

**What is the ISBN for this paperback?**

The ISBN for this edition is 9780140285208.

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