The Thin Man
A first edition, first printing of The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett (Alfred A. Knopf, 1934) is worth about $4,048 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $59,800 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$4,048
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $4,048 | $59,800 | $59,800 |
| Very good | $3,441 | $50,830 | $50,830 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Thin Man.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated
✓ Text: “seep” for “sleep” on page 209
✓ Dust jacket: photograph of Hammett on the front panel
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine blocked in red and blue, blue mask motif on the front board, plum topstain
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Thin Man is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated ✓ Text: “seep” for “sleep” on page 209 ✓ Dust jacket: photograph of Hammett on the front panel ✓ Binding: green cloth, spine blocked in red and blue, blue mask motif on the front board, plum topstain The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Thin Man worth?
- $3,441–$4,048 unsigned, up to $59,800 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 Thin Man worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Dashiell Hammett is valued at about $59,800, against $4,048 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Thin Man?
- 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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