The Negro and the Nation First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Negro and the Nation by Hubert Harrison (Cosmo-Advocate Publishing Co., 1917 · side-stapled wraps), the first point to check: Binding: 64 pages, side-stapled in publisher’s yellow wraps.
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | $15,870 | $15,870 |
| Near fine | $13,800 | $13,800 |
| Very good | $11,730 | $11,730 |
| Good | $10,557 | $10,557 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Negro and the Nation.
✓ Binding: 64 pages, side-stapled in publisher’s yellow wraps
✓ Front wrap: title in a double-rule border, “by Hubert H. Harrison”, “Price 25 Cents”
✓ Imprint: Cosmo-Advocate Publishing Co., 2305 Seventh Ave., New York City, at the foot of the front wrap
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Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Negro and the Nation is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Binding: 64 pages, side-stapled in publisher’s yellow wraps ✓ Front wrap: title in a double-rule border, “by Hubert H. Harrison”, “Price 25 Cents” ✓ Imprint: Cosmo-Advocate Publishing Co., 2305 Seventh Ave., New York City, at the foot of the front wrap The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Negro and the Nation worth?
- $15,870 signed, 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 Negro and the Nation?
- 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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