Etiquette First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Etiquette by Emily Post (Funk & Wagnalls, 1922) is worth about $2,822 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Published July, 1922”, with no later-printing line.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,822
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $3,245 |
| Near fine | $2,822 |
| Very good | $2,399 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Etiquette.
✓ Copyright page: “Published July, 1922”, with no later-printing line
✓ Title page: Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York and London, 1922
✓ Dust jacket: pale green, “Etiquette – The Blue Book of Social Usage”
✓ Price: $4.00 net on the jacket front (unclipped)
✓ Binding: royal blue cloth, title and author stamped in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Etiquette is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Published July, 1922”, with no later-printing line ✓ Title page: Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York and London, 1922 ✓ Dust jacket: pale green, “Etiquette – The Blue Book of Social Usage” ✓ Price: $4.00 net on the jacket front (unclipped) ✓ Binding: royal blue cloth, title and author stamped in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Etiquette worth?
- $2,399–$3,245 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 Etiquette?
- 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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