The Mick
Mickey Mantle · Doubleday, 1985 · First edition, first printing
Not yet valued.
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $570 | $570 |
| Very good | $485 | $485 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Mick.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated below “Printed in the United States of America”
✓ Price: $15.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) — later printings kept the same price, so the price alone does not prove a first
✓ Dust jacket: big navy “7” on cream pinstripes, title in red, “by Mickey Mantle with Herb Gluck”
✓ Binding: red paper boards, black cloth spine lettered in silver, “Doubleday” at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Mick is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated below “Printed in the United States of America” ✓ Price: $15.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) — later printings kept the same price, so the price alone does not prove a first ✓ Dust jacket: big navy “7” on cream pinstripes, title in red, “by Mickey Mantle with Herb Gluck” ✓ Binding: red paper boards, black cloth spine lettered in silver, “Doubleday” at the foot The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Mick worth?
- $570 signed, 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 Mick?
- 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?
We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation. Get an offer.
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