Flappers, socialites, and the Jazz Age are all hallmarks of one beloved American writer, F. Scott Fitzgerald. His ability to peel back the layers of the wealthy and privileged to expose their coveted vulnerabilities is eloquently revealed in his precise imagery and his emotionally handicapped characters. Flappers and Philosophers offers Fitzgerald's first collection of eight stories including "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" and "The Ice Palace." Published by Scribner's (New York) in 1920, the first printing had 5000 copies are valued at $500-$600 in very good condition or better. Copies in less attractive condition can be obtained for $100-$200.
We collected a sample of 9 auction results of Fitzgerald, F. Scott's Flappers and Philosophers from 2 different auction houses. The lowest overall price realized in our sample was $120 and the highest overall price realized was $546. The overall average price was $335 and the median price realized for the book was $375. There were 4 auctions (44%) with a price realized below the low estimate, 4 auctions (44%) exceeding the high estimates, and 1 auctions (11%) within the range of the low and high estimates.Auction House | Auction Date | Author | Title | City | Publisher | Year | Estimate | Sale Price | Auction Page | Copies For Sale | |
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Swann | May 16, 2017 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $250-$350 | $375 | |||
PBA | July 14, 2016 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $250-$350 | $216 | |||
Swann | May 18, 2016 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $300-$400 | $500 | |||
PBA | October 9, 2008 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $200-$300 | $330 | |||
PBA | April 3, 2008 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $200-$300 | $144 | |||
PBA | December 13, 2007 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $300-$500 | $450 | |||
Swann | September 29, 2005 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | 1920 | $800-$1200 | $546 | ||||
PBA | June 2, 2005 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $150-$250 | $330 | |||
PBA | March 24, 2005 | Fitzgerald, F. Scott. | Flappers and Philosophers | New York | Scribner's | 1920 | $200-$300 | $120 |