Howards End First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of Howards End by E. M. Forster (Edward Arnold, 1910) is worth about $7,220 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London / Edward Arnold / 1910 / [All rights reserved]”, epigraph “Only connect . . .”
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$7,220
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $7,220 |
| Very good | $6,136 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Howards End.
✓ Title page: “London / Edward Arnold / 1910 / [All rights reserved]”, epigraph “Only connect . . .”
✓ Title-page verso: no “Second Impression” or “Reprinted” line
✓ Binding: red cloth, title and author in gilt on the front board, “ARNOLD” in gilt at the foot of the spine
✓ Advertisements: first issue has four integral pages of publisher’s ads at the end; the second issue adds eight inserted pages
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Howards End is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “London / Edward Arnold / 1910 / [All rights reserved]”, epigraph “Only connect . . .” ✓ Title-page verso: no “Second Impression” or “Reprinted” line ✓ Binding: red cloth, title and author in gilt on the front board, “ARNOLD” in gilt at the foot of the spine ✓ Advertisements: first issue has four integral pages of publisher’s ads at the end; the second issue adds eight inserted pages The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of Howards End worth?
- $6,136–$7,220 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 Howards End?
- 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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