Player Piano First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1952), the first point to check: Copyright page: a single capital “A” beneath the “All rights reserved” paragraph, with the Scribner Press seal.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $5,951 | $5,356 | $3,571 |
| Near fine | $5,175 | $4,658 | $3,105 |
| Very good | $4,500 | $4,050 | $2,700 |
| Good | $3,825 | $3,443 | $2,295 |
| Fair | $3,150 | $2,835 | $1,890 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Player Piano.
✓ Copyright page: a single capital “A” beneath the “All rights reserved” paragraph, with the Scribner Press seal
✓ Title page: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1952
✓ Dust jacket: design by George W. Thompson, pale green with a blue dotted band and the title in dark purple
✓ Price: $3.00 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered VONNEGUT / PLAYER PIANO / SCRIBNERS
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Player Piano is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: a single capital “A” beneath the “All rights reserved” paragraph, with the Scribner Press seal ✓ Title page: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1952 ✓ Dust jacket: design by George W. Thompson, pale green with a blue dotted band and the title in dark purple ✓ Price: $3.00 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: green cloth, spine lettered VONNEGUT / PLAYER PIANO / SCRIBNERS The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Player Piano worth?
- $5,951 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Player Piano?
- 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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