# V. by Thomas Pynchon — resale value

**V. by Thomas Pynchon** — resale value from real closed eBay sales.

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-20. 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%3DThomas%2520Pynchon%2520V%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%3DThomas%2520Pynchon%2520V%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 | 0553133705 |
| Brand | Thomas Pynchon |
| Published | 1963 |
| Publisher | Bantam books |
| Pages | 492 |
| Editions | 43 |
| Category | Fiction |

## V. resale value

**V.** by Thomas Pynchon (1963). Across 43 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 V. by Thomas Pynchon?**

This specific edition is one of 43 published editions, making it a notable piece of Pynchon's work.

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

V. by Thomas Pynchon was originally published in 1963 by Bantam books.

**Does the ISBN help identify this specific copy?**

Yes, the ISBN for this edition is 0553133705.

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