The Europeans First Edition
A first edition in English of The Europeans by Henri Cartier-Bresson (Simon and Schuster / Verve, 1955) is worth about $316 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $7,475 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Published in New York by Simon and Schuster in collaboration with Éditions Verve of Paris”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$316
Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $364 | $7,475 | $6,728 | $4,485 |
| Near fine | $316 | $6,500 | $5,850 | $3,900 |
| Very good | $275 | $5,525 | $4,973 | $3,315 |
| Good | $234 | $4,680 | $4,212 | $2,808 |
| Fair | $193 | $3,900 | $3,510 | $2,340 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Europeans.
✓ Title page: “Published in New York by Simon and Schuster in collaboration with Éditions Verve of Paris”
✓ Binding: pictorial boards designed by Joan Miró, English title “THE EUROPEANS / PHOTOGRAPHS” at the top, in a clear acetate jacket
✓ Plates: 114 photogravures printed in France by Draeger Frères
✓ Captions: separate captions booklet laid in
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Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Europeans is a first edition in English?
- ✓ Title page: “Published in New York by Simon and Schuster in collaboration with Éditions Verve of Paris” ✓ Binding: pictorial boards designed by Joan Miró, English title “THE EUROPEANS / PHOTOGRAPHS” at the top, in a clear acetate jacket ✓ Plates: 114 photogravures printed in France by Draeger Frères ✓ Captions: separate captions booklet laid in The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition in English of The Europeans worth?
- $193–$364 unsigned, up to $7,475 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.
- Is a signed first edition in English of The Europeans worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Henri Cartier-Bresson is valued at about $6,500, against $316 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Europeans?
- 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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