The Homesteader First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Homesteader by Oscar Micheaux (Western Book Supply Co., 1917) is worth about $2,300 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Publisher: Western Book Supply Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1917.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,300
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $2,645 |
| Near fine | $2,300 |
| Very good | $1,955 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Homesteader.
✓ Publisher: Western Book Supply Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1917
✓ Binding: maroon ribbed cloth, front cover and spine lettered in gilt
✓ Copyright page: no later-printing or edition statement
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Homesteader is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Publisher: Western Book Supply Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1917 ✓ Binding: maroon ribbed cloth, front cover and spine lettered in gilt ✓ Copyright page: no later-printing or edition statement The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Homesteader worth?
- $1,955–$2,645 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 The Homesteader?
- 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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