Maroon cloth binding with gilt title on the spine.

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Please view our photographs for ‘In My Time: An observer’s record of war and peace’ by Sisley Huddleston, which is a 1938 first-edition memoir published by Jonathan Cape in London. This is a very sound book carrying excellent understandings & warnings for the current 2026 economic and international situation. 

Book Overview

• Author: Sisley Huddleston was a well-known British journalist and foreign correspondent based in Paris during the interwar period.
• Content: The book offers personal observations on European politics, the aftermath of World War I, and the rising tensions heading toward World War II.
• Publisher: Jonathan Cape, a prominent London publishing house founded in 1921. 

Specifications & Condition

• Publication Year: 1938 (First Edition)
• Dimensions: 6 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
• Condition (Good): The book shows average wear and tear from previous handling and reading, but remains structurally solid, complete, and fully readable without major damage.

The estimated market value for a 1938 first-edition copy of In My Time: An observer’s record of war and peace by Sisley Huddleston (published by Jonathan Cape, London) generally ranges between £20 and £155, heavily depending on the presence of its original dust jacket and specific physical condition flaws. 

A breakdown of how its value is determined in today’s antiquarian book market:

Market Value Breakdown

• Without Dust Jacket (Good Condition): If the copy is missing the original dust jacket but has clean pages and a solid binding, it typically sells for around £20 to £35. 
• With Dust Jacket (Good to Very Good Condition): If the book retains its original 1938 dust jacket—even with minor shelf wear or light chipping—the value increases significantly, fetching upwards of £100 to £155 from collectors specializing in interwar European journalism and history.

Key Value Factors for this Copy

• The “Good” Grading: In professional book collecting, “Good” is a baseline standard meaning the book is completely intact and readable, but shows clear signs of age. Common issues that could keep it at the lower end of the valuation scale include spine fading, foxing (brown spots on the paper), or slightly loosened hinges. 
• Ex-Library Markings: Check if the book has library stamps or card pockets. “Ex-library” copies of this specific title frequently appear on the market and carry a significantly lower collectible value, usually staying under £16.