Martin Luther King Jr. first editions
What Martin Luther King Jr. first editions are worth, valued from recorded sales, with each edition’s value by condition and signature and how to identify its first printing.
What Martin Luther King Jr. first editions are worth
Every Martin Luther King Jr. edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stride Toward Freedom Harper & Brothers, 1958 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the code H-H at the foot of the text block | $2,528 | $11,270 |
| Where Do We Go from Here Harper & Row, 1967 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the code letters D-R at the foot | $69 | — |
| Strength To Love Harper & Row, 1963 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the code “D-N” below it | — | $12,880 |
| Why We Can't Wait Harper & Row, 1964 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the code letters “D-O” below the Library of Congress number | — | — |
Signed Martin Luther King Jr. first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Strength To Love (Harper & Row, 1963 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $12,880
- Stride Toward Freedom (Harper & Brothers, 1958 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $11,270 against $2,528 unsigned
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Martin Luther King Jr. first editions?
- Stride Toward Freedom (first edition, first printing, about $2,528 unsigned), Where Do We Go from Here (first edition, first printing, about $69 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Martin Luther King Jr. book is a first edition?
- Check the copyright page for a first edition statement or a number line that still has its 1, and compare the dust jacket price with the first printing's. Each edition page lists the exact points.
- Can I sell a Martin Luther King Jr. first edition to BBourse?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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