Appointment In Samarra First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Appointment In Samarra by John O'Hara (Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1934) is worth about $2,898 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1934, by Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc.” and “first edition” stated.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,898
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,898 |
| Very good | $2,463 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Appointment In Samarra.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1934, by Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc.” and “first edition” stated
✓ Errata slip: tipped in after the copyright page
✓ Dust jacket: design by Alfred Maurer; the first-issue jacket has “Recent Fiction” at the head of the back panel
✓ Price: $2.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Appointment In Samarra is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1934, by Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc.” and “first edition” stated ✓ Errata slip: tipped in after the copyright page ✓ Dust jacket: design by Alfred Maurer; the first-issue jacket has “Recent Fiction” at the head of the back panel ✓ Price: $2.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Appointment In Samarra worth?
- $2,463–$2,898 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 Appointment In Samarra?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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