Out of Africa (First US) First Edition
A first US edition, first printing of Out of Africa by Dinesen Isak (Random House, 1938) is worth about $1,208 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1938, by Random House, Inc.” with “FIRST EDITION” stated.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,208
Valued from 43 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,208 |
| Very good | $1,026 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Out of Africa.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1938, by Random House, Inc.” with “FIRST EDITION” stated
✓ Title page: Isak Dinesen · Random House · New York
✓ Price: $2.75 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth spine with orange boards, lettered and decorated in gilt, top edge stained green
✓ Dust jacket: jungle tapestry design, “OUT OF AFRICA · ISAK DINESEN” in the cartouche on the front
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Out of Africa is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1938, by Random House, Inc.” with “FIRST EDITION” stated ✓ Title page: Isak Dinesen · Random House · New York ✓ Price: $2.75 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth spine with orange boards, lettered and decorated in gilt, top edge stained green ✓ Dust jacket: jungle tapestry design, “OUT OF AFRICA · ISAK DINESEN” in the cartouche on the front The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of Out of Africa worth?
- $1,026–$1,208 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 Out of Africa?
- 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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