Memoirs
For a first edition, first printing of Memoirs by Harry S. Truman (Doubleday, 1955-56), the first point to check: Copyright page (Vol. I): “First Edition” stated at the foot, under Copyright © 1955 by Time, Inc.
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Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Very good | $1,026 | $1,026 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Memoirs.
✓ Copyright page (Vol. I): “First Edition” stated at the foot, under Copyright © 1955 by Time, Inc.
✓ Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, N.Y. on the title page, two volumes: Year of Decisions (1955) and Years of Trial and Hope (1956)
✓ Dust jacket: cream, “Memoirs by Harry S. Truman” in large black type over a red, white and blue band, volume title in blue script
✓ Price: $5.00 on the front flap of Vol. I (unclipped); the price alone does not prove a first
✓ Binding: black cloth, Truman’s facsimile signature in silver on the front cover, blue panel on the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Memoirs is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page (Vol. I): “First Edition” stated at the foot, under Copyright © 1955 by Time, Inc. ✓ Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, N.Y. on the title page, two volumes: Year of Decisions (1955) and Years of Trial and Hope (1956) ✓ Dust jacket: cream, “Memoirs by Harry S. Truman” in large black type over a red, white and blue band, volume title in blue script ✓ Price: $5.00 on the front flap of… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Memoirs worth?
- $1,208 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 Memoirs?
- 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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