Shakespeare in Harlem First Edition

Langston Hughes · Alfred A. Knopf, 1942 · First edition, first printing

A first edition, first printing of Shakespeare in Harlem by Langston Hughes (Alfred A. Knopf, 1942) is worth about $431 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: FIRST EDITION, below the copyright paragraph.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$431

Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

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How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Shakespeare in Harlem.

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How do I know if my copy of Shakespeare in Harlem is a first edition, first printing?

✓ Copyright page: FIRST EDITION, below the copyright paragraph. ✓ Title page: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1942. ✓ Binding: Black cloth boards with an orange cloth spine and purple lettering on the front board. ✓ Dust jacket: Large hand illustration on the front. ✓ Price: $2.50 on the front flap (unclipped). The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first edition, first printing of Shakespeare in Harlem worth?

$308–$496 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 Shakespeare in Harlem?

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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