The Chosen First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Chosen by Chaim Potok (Simon & Schuster, 1967), the first point to check: Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated, above the Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-13026.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $752 | $752 |
| Very good | $639 | $639 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Chosen.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated, above the Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-13026
✓ Title page: Simon and Schuster, New York imprint at the foot
✓ Price: $4.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Dust jacket: design by Paul Bacon, blue-bordered cream jacket with the title in black
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Chosen is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated, above the Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-13026 ✓ Title page: Simon and Schuster, New York imprint at the foot ✓ Price: $4.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Dust jacket: design by Paul Bacon, blue-bordered cream jacket with the title in black The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Chosen worth?
- $752 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.
- Can I sell my copy of The Chosen?
- 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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