In My Own Way First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of In My Own Way by Alan Watts (Pantheon, 1972), the first point to check: Copyright page: Copyright © 1972 by Alan Watts and FIRST EDITION, with the number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2.
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What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Very good | $2,567 | $2,567 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of In My Own Way.
✓ Copyright page: Copyright © 1972 by Alan Watts and FIRST EDITION, with the number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
✓ Dust jacket: orange jacket with a large white Tao calligraphy character and Alan Watts at the top
✓ Price: $7.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: orange cloth with the Tao character in black on the front board, spine stamped in black and silver
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of In My Own Way is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: Copyright © 1972 by Alan Watts and FIRST EDITION, with the number line 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ✓ Dust jacket: orange jacket with a large white Tao calligraphy character and Alan Watts at the top ✓ Price: $7.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: orange cloth with the Tao character in black on the front board, spine stamped in black and silver The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of In My Own Way worth?
- $3,020 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of In My Own Way?
- 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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