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Identification

"Familiaris" by David Wroblewski, First Edition Hardcover

Photo reference

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Overview

Visual evidence from the copyright page explicitly confirms this is a 2024 First Edition ('Version 1') published by Blackstone Publishing.

Story

Published in 2024 by Blackstone Publishing, this is the highly anticipated follow-up to David Wroblewski's acclaimed debut, 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. ' As a 2024 Oprah's Book Club selection, 'Familiaris' is currently highly visible but also heavily printed, meaning standard unsigned copies are abundant on the secondary market. Demand is steady for reading copies, though collectors strictly seek pristine, signed first editions. Prices for standard used copies have quickly settled into the $8 to $20 range.

Maker / Origin

Blackstone Publishing

Condition & Value

The book is a confirmed first edition, but the dust jacket currently bears two prominent retail/thrift stickers on the front panel. While the underlying jacket appears intact, these stickers immediately downgrade the book from 'collectible' to 'reading copy' status in the eyes of collectors, pending their safe removal.

Full Research

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

As a 2024 Oprah's Book Club selection, 'Familiaris' is currently highly visible but also heavily printed, meaning standard unsigned copies are abundant on the secondary market. Demand is steady for reading copies, though collectors strictly seek pristine, signed first editions. Prices for standard used copies have quickly settled into the $8 to $20 range.

Value Drivers

▲ Confirmed 2024 First Edition ('Version 1') status

▲ Oprah's Book Club seal adds general reader appeal

▲ Recent publication date ensures current market relevance

Concerns

▼ Prominent front-cover stickers currently limit the book to the reading-copy market

▼ Unverified title page — missing a potential author signature leaves significant value on the table

▼ Unverified back cover and interior pages — hidden wear or markings could further depress the baseline

Best Venue

List as a reading copy on a high-volume marketplace like eBay or PangoBooks. If you possess the expertise to safely remove the stickers without leaving residue or tearing the glossy jacket finish, doing so will make the listing more competitive; otherwise, sell it as-is to avoid accidental damage.

Upside Potential

If the title page is confirmed to bear David Wroblewski's signature, the valuation range would immediately shift to the $35-$80 collector tier, assuming the jacket beneath the stickers remains pristine.

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Also found — market-range context

Related comps outside the valuation band· 4 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

  • AbeBooks
    Familiaris **SIGNED**
    Link could not be verified.
    $100
  • PangoBooks
    Familiaris by David Wroblewski, Hardcover
    Excerpt indicates the listing is actually for 'On Call' by Anthony Fauci.
    $12
  • PangoBooks
    Familiaris (2024 Ex-Library Copy) by David Wroblewski
    Ex-library copy; represents a different market tier for collectors.
    $8
  • PangoBooks
    Familiaris by David Wroblewski
    Excerpt indicates the listing is actually for 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle'.
    $3