Overview
This is a hardcover US edition of the final installment in Stieg Larsson's internationally acclaimed Millennium trilogy. Featuring its signature reflective metallic dust jacket, this volume concludes the gripping story of Lisbeth Salander.
Preliminary identification
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, US Edition (28th Printing)
Photo reference
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Story
Published posthumously in May 2010, this book completed a literary phenomenon that the author never lived to see. Stieg Larsson died suddenly in 2004, leaving behind three completed manuscripts that would change modern crime fiction forever.
Maker / Origin
Stieg Larsson was a Swedish journalist and activist who dedicated his life to exposing far-right extremism. His Millennium trilogy, written as a private hobby at night, became a global sensation after his death, selling over 80 million copies worldwide.
Condition & Value
The book has a thrift store price sticker on the front cover which may leave residue if removed. Otherwise, the dust jacket and pages appear intact. Excellent condition for reading, but low collector value. As a 28th printing of a massive bestseller, this copy is very common.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.