Arms and the Covenant
A first edition, first impression of Arms and the Covenant by Winston S. Churchill (George G. Harrap, 1938) is worth about $1,288 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published 1938 by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,288
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,288 |
| Very good | $1,095 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Arms and the Covenant.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1938 by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd”
✓ Title page: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, London Toronto Bombay Sydney, photographic frontispiece portrait of Churchill
✓ Dust jacket: pale blue, title and author in dark blue, “HARRAP” at the foot of the spine
✓ Price: 18/- net (18 shillings) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped); copies sold in Australia and New Zealand carry a price sticker on the jacket spine
✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, Harrap device at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Arms and the Covenant is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published 1938 by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd” ✓ Title page: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, London Toronto Bombay Sydney, photographic frontispiece portrait of Churchill ✓ Dust jacket: pale blue, title and author in dark blue, “HARRAP” at the foot of the spine ✓ Price: 18/- net (18 shillings) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped); copies sold in Australia and New Zealand carry a price sticker… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of Arms and the Covenant worth?
- $1,095–$1,288 unsigned, 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 Arms and the Covenant?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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