Trump: Surviving at the Top
A first edition, first printing of Trump: Surviving at the Top by Donald J. Trump (Random House, 1990) is worth about $6 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $472 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the number line 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2 (Random House’s first printings end at 2).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$6
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $7 | $472 | $429 | $257 |
| Near fine | $6 | $411 | $374 | $224 |
| Very good | $5 | $358 | $325 | $195 |
| Good | $4 | $304 | $276 | $166 |
| Fair | $3 | $250 | $228 | $137 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Trump: Surviving at the Top.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the number line 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2 (Random House’s first printings end at 2)
✓ Price: $21.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: white paper boards with a red cloth spine, gilt titles on the spine, Trump’s facsimile signature stamped in gilt on the front board, red endpapers
✓ Dust jacket: Trump tossing an apple against a blue sky, title in red above
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Trump: Surviving at the Top is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the number line 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2 (Random House’s first printings end at 2) ✓ Price: $21.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: white paper boards with a red cloth spine, gilt titles on the spine, Trump’s facsimile signature stamped in gilt on the front board, red endpapers ✓ Dust jacket: Trump tossing an apple against a blue sky, title in red above The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Trump: Surviving at the Top worth?
- $3–$7 unsigned, up to $472 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 of Trump: Surviving at the Top worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Donald J. Trump is valued at about $411, against $6 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Trump: Surviving at the Top?
- 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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