Rocannon's World (1966) Signed First Edition Reference

Rocannon’s World was Ursula K. Le Guin’s debut novel, published as an Ace Double in 1966, paired with Avram Davidson’s The Kar-Chee Reign. The novel follows the ethnologist Rocannon on a pre-industrial world, blending anthropological science fiction with planetary romance. While not Le Guin’s strongest work, it introduces the Hainish universe that would produce her masterpieces.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Ace Books, New York (Ace Double G-574) Publication date: 1966 Format: Mass-market paperback (Ace Double)

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed Ace Double, fine: $500–$1,500
• Unsigned Ace Double, fine: $50–$150

As Le Guin’s debut, the title has historical significance. The Ace Double format makes fine copies scarce, and the pre-fame publication date makes signed copies rare.