Winesburg, Ohio First Edition

Sherwood Anderson · B.W. Huebsch, 1919 · no dust jacket · First edition, first issue

A first edition, first issue of Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson (B.W. Huebsch, 1919 · no dust jacket) is worth about $2,760 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $9,833 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Binding: yellow cloth, printed paper label on the spine with “Huebsch” at the foot.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,760

Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Winesburg, Ohio.

Common questions

How do I know if my copy of Winesburg, Ohio is a first edition, first issue?

✓ Binding: yellow cloth, printed paper label on the spine with “Huebsch” at the foot ✓ Top edge: stained yellow ✓ Front pastedown: map of Winesburg ✓ Page 86: “lay” for “lie” ✓ Page 251: broken type in “the” The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first edition, first issue of Winesburg, Ohio worth?

$2,346–$2,760 unsigned, up to $9,833 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.

Is a signed first edition, first issue of Winesburg, Ohio worth more?

Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Sherwood Anderson is valued at about $9,833, against $2,760 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.

Can I sell my copy of Winesburg, Ohio?

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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