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William James

29 copies for sale · $20–$9,800 · 6 first editions

Notable copies for sale

The Principles of Psychology American Science Series, Advanced Course (first edition) — Burnside Rare Books$9,800
The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy (first edition) — Burnside Rare Books$2,500
Essays philosophical and psychological in honor of William James, professor in Harvard Uni (first edition) — Rulon-Miller Books$150
Essays in Radical Empiricism; A Pluristic Universe (first edition) — Bauer Rare Books$35
Psychology — Rootenberg Rare Books$200
Talks to Teachers on Psychology : and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals — MW Books€125
Meaning of Truth; A Sequel to 'Pragmatism' — Bauer Rare Books$35
Human immortality. Two supposed objections to the doctrine — Rulon-Miller Books$30
The Naval History Of Great Britain From The Declaration Of War By France In February 1793 — Adrian Harrington Rare Books£675
PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY; Franklin Library — Rare Book Cellar$673
PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY; Franklin Library — Rare Book Cellar$573
THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY 2 VOLUME SET — Rare Book Cellar$425

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Works on the market

PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY; Franklin Library2 copies · $573–$673
PSYCHOLOGY; Franklin Library2 copies · $273
PSYCHOLOGY2 copies · $73–$200
PRAGMATISM AND OTHER ESSAYS2 copies · $20–$34
The Principles of Psychology American Science Series, Advanced Course1 copy · $9,800
The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy1 copy · $2,500
The Naval History Of Great Britain From The Declaration Of War By France In February 1793 1 copy · £675
THE PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY 2 VOLUME SET1 copy · $425
PRAGMATISM : ; Franklin Library1 copy · $273
Essays philosophical and psychological in honor of William James, professor in Harvard Uni1 copy · $150
Talks to Teachers on Psychology : and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals1 copy · €125
Apache Lot of 10 William M. James Pinnacle Books, Paperback Set1 copy · $65
SELECTED WRITINGS OF WILLIAM JAMES1 copy · $63
THE WRITINGS OF WILLIAM JAMES; Modern Library1 copy · $58
WILLIAM JAMES : WRITINGS 1902-1910 : THE VARIETIES OF - Hardcover **Excellent**1 copy · $57
PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY1 copy · $53
Antique 1900 Sunday-School Praises Hymnal by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick Hardcover1 copy · $50
THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY1 copy · $48
THE SELECTED LETTERS OF WILLIAM JAMES1 copy · $48
The Will to Believe by William James 1905 9th Printing Longmans Green HC Good1 copy · $45

Market context

18 copies of William James's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $58 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).

Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):

The Naval History of Great Britain, 6 vol., 1859. (forum, 2026-06-04)£120

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