The End of Eternity (1955) Signed First Edition Reference

The End of Eternity is Asimov’s finest standalone novel. Published by Doubleday in 1955, it depicts the Eternals — an organization existing outside of time that manipulates human history to prevent catastrophes, at the cost of preventing greatness. The protagonist, Andrew Harlan, discovers that Eternity’s “Minimum Necessary Changes” to the timeline have actually stunted humanity’s potential.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Doubleday, New York Publication date: 1955 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $300–$800
• Unsigned first edition: $50–$150

Undervalued relative to its literary quality. The End of Eternity is Asimov at his most intellectually ambitious, and the novel’s exploration of the tension between safety and progress resonates strongly with contemporary debates about technology and risk.