Six Crises
A first edition, first printing of Six Crises by Richard Nixon (Doubleday, 1962) is worth about $35 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $203 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated on the last line, below “Printed in the United States of America”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$35
Valued from 32 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $41 | $203 | $176 | $120 |
| Near fine | $35 | $174 | $150 | $138 |
| Very good | $29 | $147 | $150 | $120 |
| Good | $25 | $125 | $150 | $102 |
| Fair | $25 | $125 | $140 | $84 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Six Crises.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated on the last line, below “Printed in the United States of America”
✓ Price: $5.95 on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept it, so the price alone does not prove a first
✓ Binding: gray cloth, front board and spine blocked in blue and lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Six Crises is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated on the last line, below “Printed in the United States of America” ✓ Price: $5.95 on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept it, so the price alone does not prove a first ✓ Binding: gray cloth, front board and spine blocked in blue and lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Six Crises worth?
- $25–$41 unsigned, up to $203 signed, 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Six Crises worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Richard Nixon is valued at about $174, against $35 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Six Crises?
- 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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