The Coldest Winter (2007) Signed First Edition Reference

The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War (Hyperion, 2007) is Halberstam’s final book — a narrative of the Korean War focusing on the disastrous Chinese intervention and the clash between General Douglas MacArthur and President Truman. Halberstam completed the manuscript before his death in a car accident on April 23, 2007, and the book was published posthumously in September. Signed copies exist only from pre-publication events and are scarce.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first in jacket: $75–$200 (rare — limited pre-publication signings only)
• Unsigned first in jacket: $10–$20

The poignant final work of one of America’s greatest narrative journalists. Signed copies carry a significant premium due to their scarcity.