In Darkest Africa First Edition
A first UK edition, first printing of In Darkest Africa by Henry Morton Stanley (Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1890) is worth about $317 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington … 1890”, “In Two Volumes”, no edition statement above the imprint.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$317
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $365 |
| Near fine | $317 |
| Very good | $276 |
| Good | $276 |
| Fair | $276 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of In Darkest Africa.
✓ Title page: “London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington … 1890”, “In Two Volumes”, no edition statement above the imprint
✓ Binding: red pictorial cloth stamped in gilt and black (title and jungle scene on the front, Stanley figure on the spine)
✓ Maps: folding maps, two in pockets at the rear pastedowns
✓ Collation: xv, 529; xv, 472 pp., frontispiece portrait with a printed facsimile signature
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of In Darkest Africa is a first UK edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington … 1890”, “In Two Volumes”, no edition statement above the imprint ✓ Binding: red pictorial cloth stamped in gilt and black (title and jungle scene on the front, Stanley figure on the spine) ✓ Maps: folding maps, two in pockets at the rear pastedowns ✓ Collation: xv, 529; xv, 472 pp., frontispiece portrait with a printed facsimile signature The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first printing of In Darkest Africa worth?
- $276–$365 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 In Darkest Africa?
- 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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