Banjo First Edition
Claude McKay · Harper & Brothers, 1929 · First edition, first printing
A first edition, first printing of Banjo by Claude McKay (Harper & Brothers, 1929) is worth about $3,623 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$3,623
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $3,623 |
| Very good | $3,080 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Banjo.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated
✓ Harper code letters: B-D (February 1929)
✓ Binding: orange and navy wavy-striped cloth boards, spine lettered in gilt with the Harper anchor at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Banjo is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated ✓ Harper code letters: B-D (February 1929) ✓ Binding: orange and navy wavy-striped cloth boards, spine lettered in gilt with the Harper anchor at the foot The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Banjo worth?
- $3,080–$3,623 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 Banjo?
- 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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