The Last Samurai First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt (Hyperion (Talk Miramax Books), 2000), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 8 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,610 | $1,610 |
| Very good | $1,369 | $1,369 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Last Samurai.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated
✓ Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 down to 1, below the “First Edition” line
✓ Title page: Talk Miramax Books / Hyperion, New York imprint at the foot
✓ Dust jacket: white-and-grey jacket, white line drawing of a seated figure against a red sun, title in red on the lower half
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Last Samurai is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated ✓ Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 down to 1, below the “First Edition” line ✓ Title page: Talk Miramax Books / Hyperion, New York imprint at the foot ✓ Dust jacket: white-and-grey jacket, white line drawing of a seated figure against a red sun, title in red on the lower half The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Last Samurai worth?
- $1,610 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 Last Samurai?
- 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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