The Ambassadors First Edition
A first US edition, first printing of The Ambassadors by Henry James (Harper & Brothers, 1903) is worth about $1,030 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “New York and London / Harper & Brothers Publishers / MCMIII”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,030
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,030 |
| Very good | $876 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Ambassadors.
✓ Title page: “New York and London / Harper & Brothers Publishers / MCMIII”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1903, by Harper & Brothers. All rights reserved. Published November, 1903.”
✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt “The Ambassadors / Henry James / Harpers”
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Ambassadors is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “New York and London / Harper & Brothers Publishers / MCMIII” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1903, by Harper & Brothers. All rights reserved. Published November, 1903.” ✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt “The Ambassadors / Henry James / Harpers” The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of The Ambassadors worth?
- $876–$1,030 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 The Ambassadors?
- 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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