Uncle Tom's Children First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Uncle Tom's Children by Richard Wright (Harper & Brothers, 1938), the first point to check: Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the Harper code “B-N” (February 1938).
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,771 | $1,771 |
| Very good | $1,504 | $1,504 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Uncle Tom's Children.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the Harper code “B-N” (February 1938)
✓ Title page: “Four Novellas”, Harper & Brothers, 1938
✓ Contents: four novellas (Big Boy Leaves Home, Down by the Riverside, Long Black Song, Fire and Cloud), 317 pages
✓ Binding: red cloth boards
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Uncle Tom's Children is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated, with the Harper code “B-N” (February 1938) ✓ Title page: “Four Novellas”, Harper & Brothers, 1938 ✓ Contents: four novellas (Big Boy Leaves Home, Down by the Riverside, Long Black Song, Fire and Cloud), 317 pages ✓ Binding: red cloth boards The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Uncle Tom's Children worth?
- $1,771 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 Uncle Tom's Children?
- 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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