Overview
Identified via the title page and copyright page as 'War and Remembrance' Volume One by Herman Wouk, published by Little, Brown and Company with a 1978 copyright.
Identification
Herman Wouk, War and Remembrance, Volume One (Little, Brown, 1978)
Photo reference
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Story
Herman Wouk's 'War and Remembrance' is a monumental sequel to 'The Winds of War,' continuing the historical narrative of the Henry family during WWII. Published by Little, Brown in 1978, it was a massive commercial success and remains a staple of 20th-century American historical fiction. The secondary market for mass-market historical fiction from the 1970s is highly saturated. Millions of copies of Wouk's works were printed, including massive Book Club runs.
Maker / Origin
Herman Wouk
Condition & Value
Based on the provided context, the book retains its original dust jacket featuring the iconic explosion design, which is a baseline requirement for collector interest. The dust jacket shows some edge wear, minor scuffing, and a modern retail price sticker on the front cover. The pages appear clean and the binding is intact.
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Market Analysis
The secondary market for mass-market historical fiction from the 1970s is highly saturated. Millions of copies of Wouk's works were printed, including massive Book Club runs. Buyers are primarily readers seeking affordable vintage copies, though a small segment of collectors will pay a modest premium for pristine, verified true first editions with unclipped dust jackets.
Value Drivers
▲ Original dust jacket is present, which is essential for vintage hardcover appeal.
▲ Recognizable, classic WWII historical fiction title with steady reading demand.
Concerns
▼ Absence of a clear 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page raises the possibility of it being a Book Club Edition or later printing, which would anchor it to the lower end of the range.
▼ Unverified dust jacket flaps—a price-clipped or blank flap significantly reduces collector appeal.
Best Venue
List on a broad marketplace like eBay or Etsy. If you can verify a printed price on the dust jacket flap (ruling out a Book Club Edition), price optimistically at $20-$25. If the flap is blank or clipped, price at $12-$15 as a vintage reading copy for a steady sale.
Upside Potential
If the dust jacket retains its original printed price and the book can be definitively authenticated as a true first edition/first printing despite the ambiguous copyright page, it could reach or slightly exceed the $25-$30 retail tier.
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- eBayRARE 1st Edition! War & Remembrance by Herman Wouk Franklin Library LEATHER FINEFranklin Library leather-bound edition is a different market tier than a standard trade hardcover.$31