The Education of Henry Adams First Edition
A first edition, privately printed (about 100 copies) of The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams (Privately printed, Washington, 1907) is worth about $20,125 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “The Education of Henry Adams”, Washington, 1907, privately printed.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$20,125
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $23,144 |
| Near fine | $20,125 |
| Very good | $17,107 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Education of Henry Adams.
✓ Title page: “The Education of Henry Adams”, Washington, 1907, privately printed
✓ Publisher: no trade publisher; printed for the author and circulated among friends, about 100 copies
✓ Binding: blue cloth, tan morocco title label on the spine
✓ Format: quarto, laid paper with wide margins, vi + 451 pages
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Education of Henry Adams is a first edition, privately printed (about 100 copies)?
- ✓ Title page: “The Education of Henry Adams”, Washington, 1907, privately printed ✓ Publisher: no trade publisher; printed for the author and circulated among friends, about 100 copies ✓ Binding: blue cloth, tan morocco title label on the spine ✓ Format: quarto, laid paper with wide margins, vi + 451 pages The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, privately printed (about 100 copies) of The Education of Henry Adams worth?
- $17,107–$23,144 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 Education of Henry Adams?
- 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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