The Little Prince
A first edition, first printing of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943) is worth about $719 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $38,640 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: Reynal & Hitchcock · New York imprint.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$719
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $825 | — | — |
| Near fine | $719 | $38,640 | $38,640 |
| Very good | $625 | $32,844 | $32,844 |
| Good | $625 | — | — |
| Fair | $625 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Little Prince.
✓ Title page: Reynal & Hitchcock · New York imprint
✓ Dust jacket: first state, publisher's address “386 Fourth Avenue” at the foot of the front flap
✓ Price: $2.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Little Prince is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: Reynal & Hitchcock · New York imprint ✓ Dust jacket: first state, publisher's address “386 Fourth Avenue” at the foot of the front flap ✓ Price: $2.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Little Prince worth?
- $625–$825 unsigned, up to $38,640 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 The Little Prince worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is valued at about $38,640, against $719 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Little Prince?
- 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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