AI Appraisal Estimate

A copyright page from a book by T. H. White, dated 1939. This is likely an early edition of one of his Arthurian novels, such as "The Sword in the Stone" (first US edition, 1939) or "The Witch in the Wood" (first UK edition, 1939).

This book, copyrighted in 1939 by T.H. White, is most probably an early edition of "The Sword in the Stone" (first US edition by G.P. Putnam's Sons) or potentially "The Witch in the Wood" (first UK edition by Collins). The value is highly dependent on the specific title, edition (first printing is key), publisher, condition, and presence/condition of the dust jacket. A true first US printing of "The Sword in the Stone" in good condition without a dust jacket typically sells for $50-$150. If it included a good original dust jacket, the value could escalate to $300-$800 or more. Similarly, a first UK edition of "The Witch in the Wood" without jacket in good condition might be around $40-$100. However, considering the "ShopGoodwill.com" context visible in the image, it's more probable that the book is in used condition, may lack a dust jacket, or could be a later printing or a book club edition from that year. In such scenarios, or if the condition is only fair to poor, the value would be in the $20-$50 range. The provided appraisal of $20-$200 covers these possibilities, acknowledging the potential for a more valuable find if it is a desired first printing in good shape, while also reflecting the likelihood of a more common or lesser condition copy. Confirmation of the title, publisher, and detailed condition assessment would be necessary for a more precise valuation.