The Outsiders First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (Viking, 1967) is worth about $3,278 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in 1967 by The Viking Press, Inc.”, with no printing line or number line below and no ISBN.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$3,278
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $3,278 |
| Very good | $2,785 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Outsiders.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in 1967 by The Viking Press, Inc.”, with no printing line or number line below and no ISBN
✓ Title page: “The Viking Press New York”, undated
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in red, red top stain
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Outsiders is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in 1967 by The Viking Press, Inc.”, with no printing line or number line below and no ISBN ✓ Title page: “The Viking Press New York”, undated ✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in red, red top stain The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Outsiders worth?
- $2,785–$3,278 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of The Outsiders?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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