The Human Condition First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt (University of Chicago Press, 1958) is worth about $561 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $11,914 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: the complete publication paragraph reads © 1958 by The University of Chicago. Published 1958. Composed and printed by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$561
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $561 | $11,914 | $11,914 |
| Very good | $476 | $10,127 | $10,127 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Human Condition.
✓ Copyright page: the complete publication paragraph reads © 1958 by The University of Chicago. Published 1958. Composed and printed by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
✓ Dust jacket: orange-red with white horizontal lines and a black title panel, lettered in white
✓ Binding: blue-grey boards with a black cloth spine, lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Human Condition is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: the complete publication paragraph reads © 1958 by The University of Chicago. Published 1958. Composed and printed by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. ✓ Dust jacket: orange-red with white horizontal lines and a black title panel, lettered in white ✓ Binding: blue-grey boards with a black cloth spine, lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Human Condition worth?
- $476–$561 unsigned, up to $11,914 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of The Human Condition worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Hannah Arendt is valued at about $11,914, against $561 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Human Condition?
- 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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