Overview
This is a first edition, first printing of 'Omerta', the final installment in Mario Puzo's legendary Mafia trilogy. Published posthumously in 2000, it serves as the literary farewell of the man who defined the American gangster epic.
Preliminary identification
Mario Puzo's 'Omerta', First Edition, First Printing (2000)
Photo reference
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Story
Published in July 2000, this book was released a year after Mario Puzo's death. It completed the thematic trilogy that began with 'The Godfather' in 1969 and continued with 'The Last Don' in 1996.
Maker / Origin
Mario Puzo was an American author and screenwriter best known for his monumental crime fiction. His masterpiece, 'The Godfather', was adapted into one of the most celebrated film series in cinematic history, earning him two Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Condition & Value
The dust jacket shows some minor wear, including a retail price sticker on the upper right front and some adhesive residue or tearing on the lower left. The interior pages appear clean and intact. Removing the stickers safely would improve display value.
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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.