in the original dust jacket. Maroon binding with gilt title on the spine.

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Please view our photographs and read the dust cover. The World War and American Isolation, 1914-1917. This highly regarded text by Ernest R. May explores the diplomatic complexities and shifting policies that led the United States to abandon its official stance of neutrality and enter World War I. 

A 1st edition copy of The World War and American Isolation, 1914-1917 by Ernest R. May (1959, Harvard University Press) in Good condition is currently valued between approximately £16.00 to £27.00 GBP) based on active market benchmarks. 

Current Market Pricing Breakdown

• Average “Good” Copies: Listings on platforms like AbeBooks for standard used copies in Good condition (often former library copies with structural integrity but showing shelf wear) start right around £25
• Premium / “Fine” Hardcover Copies: Better preserved hardcover copies without major blemishes or stamps trade closer to 

Value Factors to Consider

• The Dust Jacket: The pricing listed above generally assumes the book is missing its original dust jacket or that the jacket is heavily worn. If your copy includes a crisp, unclipped dust jacket in Good condition, its collector value could lean closer to the £40 range.
• Condition Deficiencies: In professional book grading, “Good” actually means the book shows visible wear, possible minor fading to the cloth spine, or light edge rubbing, but remains completely intact with a tight binding. If there are any internal markings or highlightings, the value drops toward the lower end.