The Yosemite
A first edition, first printing of The Yosemite by John Muir (The Century Co., 1912) is worth about $1,118 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “New York / The Century Co. / MCMXII” at the foot.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,118
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,118 |
| Very good | $950 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Yosemite.
✓ Title page: “New York / The Century Co. / MCMXII” at the foot
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1912, by The Century Co.” and “Published, April, 1912”
✓ Binding: dark green cloth, pictorial panel of the valley reflected in water on the front board in gilt and grey, “The Century Co.” at the foot of the spine
✓ Illustrations: frontispiece of Yosemite Fall with tissue guard, photographic plates and three folding maps
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Yosemite is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “New York / The Century Co. / MCMXII” at the foot ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1912, by The Century Co.” and “Published, April, 1912” ✓ Binding: dark green cloth, pictorial panel of the valley reflected in water on the front board in gilt and grey, “The Century Co.” at the foot of the spine ✓ Illustrations: frontispiece of Yosemite Fall with tissue guard, photographic plates and three folding maps The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Yosemite worth?
- $950–$1,118 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 The Yosemite?
- 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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