Death in the Afternoon
A first edition, first printing of Death in the Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1932) is worth about $12,938 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: a capital “A” printed below the rights statement, Scribner seal at the foot of the page.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$12,938
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $12,938 |
| Very good | $10,996 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Death in the Afternoon.
✓ Copyright page: a capital “A” printed below the rights statement, Scribner seal at the foot of the page
✓ Dust jacket: bullfight painting “Toros” by Roberto Domingo, title in black on cream panels, “Charles Scribners Sons” at the foot
✓ Price: $3.50 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, Hemingway’s facsimile signature in gilt on the front board, spine stamped in gilt; colour frontispiece after Juan Gris
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Death in the Afternoon is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: a capital “A” printed below the rights statement, Scribner seal at the foot of the page ✓ Dust jacket: bullfight painting “Toros” by Roberto Domingo, title in black on cream panels, “Charles Scribners Sons” at the foot ✓ Price: $3.50 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth, Hemingway’s facsimile signature in gilt on the front board, spine stamped in gilt; colour frontispiece after Juan… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Death in the Afternoon worth?
- $10,996–$12,938 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 Death in the Afternoon?
- 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?
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