Isabel Allende Signed Firsts: A Reference

Isabel Allende (born 1942) is the Chilean-American novelist whose debut The House of the Spirits (1982) made her the most widely read woman writer in Spanish. Her books have sold over 75 million copies worldwide, making her the most commercially successful Latin American author after García Márquez. Allende has been a prolific signer, making signed copies readily available.

Key Titles

• The House of the Spirits (La casa de los espíritus, 1982 / English 1985) — The Allende trophy.
• Of Love and Shadows (De amor y de sombra, 1984 / English 1987)
• Eva Luna (1987 / English 1988)
• Daughter of Fortune (1999)

Signed Copy Market Values

Allende’s extensive touring and signing schedule keeps premiums modest.

• Signed House of the Spirits English first: $50–$125
• Signed other English firsts: $20–$50
• Unsigned English firsts: $8–$15