The Downing Street Years First Print Us
A first US edition, first printing of The Downing Street Years by Margaret Thatcher (HarperCollins, 1993) is worth about $7 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $102 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the full number line “93 94 95 96 97 HC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$7
Valued from 8 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $8 | $93 | $102 | $93 |
| Near fine | $7 | $80 | $88 | $80 |
| Very good | $6 | $70 | $77 | $70 |
| Good | $5 | $70 | $77 | $70 |
| Fair | $4 | $57 | $63 | $57 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Downing Street Years.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the full number line “93 94 95 96 97 HC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1”
✓ Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers, 10 East 53rd Street, New York; “Printed in the United States of America”; ISBN 0-06-017056-5
✓ Price: $30.00 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: blue paper boards with a black cloth spine, spine lettered in gilt
✓ Dust jacket: colour portrait of Margaret Thatcher, “MARGARET THATCHER” in gold capitals at the top — the same front as the UK jacket, so check the copyright page
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Downing Street Years is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the full number line “93 94 95 96 97 HC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” ✓ Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers, 10 East 53rd Street, New York; “Printed in the United States of America”; ISBN 0-06-017056-5 ✓ Price: $30.00 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: blue paper boards with a black cloth spine, spine lettered in gilt ✓ Dust jacket: colour portrait of Margaret Thatcher… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of The Downing Street Years worth?
- $4–$8 unsigned, up to $102 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first US edition, first printing of The Downing Street Years worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Margaret Thatcher is valued at about $80, against $7 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Downing Street Years?
- 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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