Responsibilities First Edition
A first edition, first impression · numbered, 400 copies of Responsibilities by William Butler Yeats (Cuala Press, 1914) is worth about $1,677 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Publisher: The Cuala Press, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin, MCMXIV (1914).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,677
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,677 |
| Very good | $1,426 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Responsibilities.
✓ Publisher: The Cuala Press, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin, MCMXIV (1914)
✓ Colophon: edition limited to 400 copies, each numbered by Elizabeth Yeats (“This copy is No. …”)
✓ Binding: grey paper boards with a linen spine, title printed on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Responsibilities is a first edition, first impression · numbered, 400 copies?
- ✓ Publisher: The Cuala Press, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin, MCMXIV (1914) ✓ Colophon: edition limited to 400 copies, each numbered by Elizabeth Yeats (“This copy is No. …”) ✓ Binding: grey paper boards with a linen spine, title printed on the front board The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression · numbered, 400 copies of Responsibilities worth?
- $1,426–$1,677 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 Responsibilities?
- 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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