We First Edition
A first edition, first printing of We by Yevgeny Zamyatin (E. P. Dutton & Company, 1924) is worth about $87,400 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1924, By E. P. Dutton & Company · All Rights Reserved”, with “Printed in the United States of America” at the foot — the 1924 date alone.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$87,400
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $87,400 |
| Very good | $74,290 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of We.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1924, By E. P. Dutton & Company · All Rights Reserved”, with “Printed in the United States of America” at the foot — the 1924 date alone
✓ Title page: “Authorized Translation from the Russian by Gregory Zilboorg”, Dutton device, “New York · E. P. Dutton & Company · 681 Fifth Avenue”
✓ Binding: dark blue-black ribbed cloth, front board lettered in gilt “WE / EUGENE ZAMIATIN” within a gilt rule border
✓ Dust jacket: grey and black geometric design, title “WE” in red
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of We is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1924, By E. P. Dutton & Company · All Rights Reserved”, with “Printed in the United States of America” at the foot — the 1924 date alone ✓ Title page: “Authorized Translation from the Russian by Gregory Zilboorg”, Dutton device, “New York · E. P. Dutton & Company · 681 Fifth Avenue” ✓ Binding: dark blue-black ribbed cloth, front board lettered in gilt “WE / EUGENE ZAMIATIN” within a gilt… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of We worth?
- $74,290–$87,400 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 We?
- 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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