Labyrinths (1962) Signed First Edition Reference

Labyrinths (New Directions, 1962) is the anthology that introduced Borges to the English-speaking world. Edited by Donald A. Yates and James E. Irby, the collection draws from multiple Borges collections (Ficciones, El Aleph, Other Inquisitions) to create a comprehensive English-language introduction. For many anglophone readers, Labyrinths is Borges — the primary entry point and the edition most often assigned in university courses.

First Edition Identification

New Directions, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket. First printing identifiable by “First Edition” statement on copyright page.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $500–$2,000
• Unsigned first edition: $100–$300

Labyrinths is the most important Borges collection for English-language collectors — its status as the introduction to Borges for an entire generation ensures sustained demand.