The Screwtape Letters
A first edition, first impression of The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (Geoffrey Bles, 1942) is worth about $17,466 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $32,200 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published 1942” (or “First published February 1942”) as the only dated line, below “Reprinted with some alterations by kind permission of ‘The Guardian’”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$17,466
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $17,466 | $32,200 | $32,200 |
| Very good | $14,847 | $27,370 | $27,370 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Screwtape Letters.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1942” (or “First published February 1942”) as the only dated line, below “Reprinted with some alterations by kind permission of ‘The Guardian’”
✓ Title page: Geoffrey Bles, 37 Essex Street, Strand, London; dedication “To J. R. R. Tolkien”
✓ Dust jacket: cream, double red rules, a red box on the front reading “A new book by the author of ‘The Problem of Pain’”; the front flap names no later impression
✓ Binding: black cloth, printed paper title label on the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Screwtape Letters is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published 1942” (or “First published February 1942”) as the only dated line, below “Reprinted with some alterations by kind permission of ‘The Guardian’” ✓ Title page: Geoffrey Bles, 37 Essex Street, Strand, London; dedication “To J. R. R. Tolkien” ✓ Dust jacket: cream, double red rules, a red box on the front reading “A new book by the author of ‘The Problem of Pain’”; the front flap names… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Screwtape Letters worth?
- $14,847–$17,466 unsigned, up to $32,200 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 impression of The Screwtape Letters worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by C. S. Lewis is valued at about $32,200, against $17,466 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Screwtape Letters?
- 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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