The Challenge of Our Times by W. Cleon Skousen (Hardcover)
Bookcraft / Ensign Publishing (W. Cleon Skousen) · Books & Media > Non-Fiction / Political & Religious Books
Era / Decade
1970s (specifically 1970/1971 first published)
Material
Clothbound hardcover with foil/ink stamped lettering, paper pages.
Condition
Fair to Good. Heavy wear to the cloth binding on the outer spine, specifically a tear/fraying along the bottom spine hinge/corner. Surface scuffing, minor staining/water spots on front red cloth board, edge wear, and corner bumping.
Demand Level
Niche to Low. Sells steadily to specific collectors of Skousen works, vintage political non-fiction, or LDS literature.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$10.00 - $22.00 (Low: $8-$10 in worn condition; High: $20-$25 if first edition or inscribed)
Estimated Retail Value
$15.00 - $25.00 (original retail out of print; modern printings sell ~$18)
Comparable Sales
Copies without dust jackets in fair-to-good condition typically sell for $10 to $18 on eBay; near-fine copies with dust jacket sell for $25-$40.
Description
Vintage vintage hardcover edition of 'The Challenge of Our Times' authored by conservative writer and commentator W. Cleon Skousen. Features vibrant red cloth boards with bold black decorative script title lettering on the cover. A classic piece of mid-to-late 20th-century political and constitutional commentary popular among vintage book collectors and Skousen readers.
Key Features
Author W. Cleon Skousen has a dedicated niche following among vintage conservative, constitutionalist, and LDS non-fiction readers; striking red hardcover cloth binding with black retro typography; original vintage printing.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic period cloth binding, typical hot-stamp lettering of 1970s religious/political publishers (Bookcraft/Ensign), standard paper age toning.
Flaws to Note
Fraying and tearing on the bottom left edge/spine tail; light water spotting/discoloration on the front cover; corner bumps and edge rubbing; missing original dust jacket.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best overall market for collectible vintage books), AbeBooks, or Etsy (appeals to vintage aesthetic/book decorative buyers).
Selling Tips
Photograph the publisher/copyright page clearly to verify edition/printing year. Highlight author name in title keywords ('W. Cleon Skousen Vintage Hardcover Constitutional Political Non-Fiction'). Ship via USPS Media Mail to maximize profit margin.