The Book of American Negro Spirituals First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Book of American Negro Spirituals by James Weldon Johnson (Viking Press, 1925), the first point to check: Title page: “The Viking Press” imprint, New York, dated MCMXXV (1925).
Not yet valued.
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Book of American Negro Spirituals.
✓ Title page: “The Viking Press” imprint, New York, dated MCMXXV (1925)
✓ Binding: grey-brown cloth, front board with the pictorial title panel, spine lettered
Not sure which printing you have, or what it is worth? How much is my book worth? Printing, dust jacket, condition and signature, explained.
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Book of American Negro Spirituals is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “The Viking Press” imprint, New York, dated MCMXXV (1925) ✓ Binding: grey-brown cloth, front board with the pictorial title panel, spine lettered The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of The Book of American Negro Spirituals?
- 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?
We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation. Get an offer.