Up From Slavery First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington (Doubleday, Page & Co., 1901) is worth about $58 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “New York / Doubleday, Page & Co. / 1901”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$58
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $66 |
| Near fine | $58 |
| Very good | $50 |
| Good | $50 |
| Fair | $50 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Up From Slavery.
✓ Title page: “New York / Doubleday, Page & Co. / 1901”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1900, 1901, By Booker T. Washington” and the Norwood Press, J. S. Cushing & Co. — Berwick & Smith, Norwood, Mass. imprint
✓ Frontispiece: portrait of Washington with printed facsimile signature on the tissue guard
✓ Binding: maroon cloth, gilt lettering on front board and spine, “Doubleday Page & Co.” at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Up From Slavery is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “New York / Doubleday, Page & Co. / 1901” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1900, 1901, By Booker T. Washington” and the Norwood Press, J. S. Cushing & Co. — Berwick & Smith, Norwood, Mass. imprint ✓ Frontispiece: portrait of Washington with printed facsimile signature on the tissue guard ✓ Binding: maroon cloth, gilt lettering on front board and spine, “Doubleday Page & Co.” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Up From Slavery worth?
- $50–$66 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Up From Slavery?
- 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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