Green Hills of Africa First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935) is worth about $3,882 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $22,319 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: a single capital “A” below the “All rights reserved” paragraph, and the Scribner Press seal at the foot of the page.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$3,882
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $4,465 | $22,319 | $22,319 |
| Near fine | $3,882 | $19,407 | $19,407 |
| Very good | $3,301 | $16,496 | $16,496 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Green Hills of Africa.
✓ Copyright page: a single capital “A” below the “All rights reserved” paragraph, and the Scribner Press seal at the foot of the page
✓ Title page: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York · 1935, kudu head with stars, “Decorations by Edward Shenton”
✓ Dust jacket: green panel of kudu heads by Edward Shenton on the left, title in white on dark grey
✓ Price: $2.75 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: green cloth, Hemingway’s facsimile signature in gilt on the front board, black spine labels lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Green Hills of Africa is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: a single capital “A” below the “All rights reserved” paragraph, and the Scribner Press seal at the foot of the page ✓ Title page: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York · 1935, kudu head with stars, “Decorations by Edward Shenton” ✓ Dust jacket: green panel of kudu heads by Edward Shenton on the left, title in white on dark grey ✓ Price: $2.75 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: green cloth… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Green Hills of Africa worth?
- $3,301–$4,465 unsigned, up to $22,319 signed, 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Green Hills of Africa worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Ernest Hemingway is valued at about $19,407, against $3,882 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Green Hills of 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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