The Gremlins
A first edition, first printing (US) of The Gremlins by Roald Dahl (Random House, 1943) is worth about $518 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $6,707 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “From the Walt Disney Production · A Royal Air Force Story by Flight Lieutenant Roald Dahl”, imprint “Random House · New York”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$518
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $594 | — | — |
| Near fine | $518 | $6,707 | $6,707 |
| Very good | $450 | $5,702 | $5,702 |
| Good | $450 | — | — |
| Fair | $369 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Gremlins.
✓ Title page: “From the Walt Disney Production · A Royal Air Force Story by Flight Lieutenant Roald Dahl”, imprint “Random House · New York”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1943, by Walt Disney Productions” and “Designed and produced by Artists & Writers Guild, Inc. Printed in the United States of America”
✓ Cover: red pictorial cover, gremlins on a fighter plane, “A RANDOM HOUSE BOOK” along the foot
✓ Endpapers: yellow, printed with red gremlins and planes
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Gremlins is a first edition, first printing (US)?
- ✓ Title page: “From the Walt Disney Production · A Royal Air Force Story by Flight Lieutenant Roald Dahl”, imprint “Random House · New York” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1943, by Walt Disney Productions” and “Designed and produced by Artists & Writers Guild, Inc. Printed in the United States of America” ✓ Cover: red pictorial cover, gremlins on a fighter plane, “A RANDOM HOUSE BOOK” along the foot ✓ Endpapers… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing (US) of The Gremlins worth?
- $369–$594 unsigned, up to $6,707 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing (US) of The Gremlins worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Roald Dahl is valued at about $6,707, against $518 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Gremlins?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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