To Have And Have Not
A first edition, first printing of To Have And Have Not by Ernest Hemingway (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1937) is worth about $4,784 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: a capital “A” printed on its own line below the rights statement.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$4,784
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $4,784 |
| Very good | $4,066 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of To Have And Have Not.
✓ Copyright page: a capital “A” printed on its own line below the rights statement
✓ Dust jacket: yellow-and-black typographic design signed “Neely”: title in black on curved bands, author’s name in white on black bands
✓ Price: $2.50 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, Hemingway’s facsimile signature in gilt on the front board, spine lettered in gilt on green labels
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of To Have And Have Not is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: a capital “A” printed on its own line below the rights statement ✓ Dust jacket: yellow-and-black typographic design signed “Neely”: title in black on curved bands, author’s name in white on black bands ✓ Price: $2.50 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth, Hemingway’s facsimile signature in gilt on the front board, spine lettered in gilt on green labels The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of To Have And Have Not worth?
- $4,066–$4,784 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of To Have And Have Not?
- 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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