The Citadel of the Autarch (1983) Signed First Edition Reference

The Citadel of the Autarch concludes the Book of the New Sun. Published in 1983, the fourth volume follows Severian through the war against the Ascians, his encounters with the Claw, and his ultimate ascension to the role of Autarch. The conclusion both resolves and deepens the mysteries of the series — Wolfe provides answers that generate new questions, and the final pages recontextualize everything that has come before.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Timescape Books (Simon & Schuster), New York Publication date: 1983 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $250–$600
• Unsigned first edition: $40–$100

The concluding volume carries a final-volume premium for set builders. Collectors who have assembled the first three signed volumes are highly motivated to complete the set, creating sustained demand.