Stranger In A Strange Land First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Stranger In A Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein (G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1961) is worth about $3,020 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $22,319 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Page 408: printer's code “C22” at the foot of the page, in the gutter.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$3,020
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $3,473 | $22,319 | $22,319 |
| Near fine | $3,020 | $19,407 | $19,407 |
| Very good | $2,567 | $16,496 | $16,496 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Stranger In A Strange Land.
✓ Page 408: printer's code “C22” at the foot of the page, in the gutter
✓ Copyright page: “© 1961 by Robert A. Heinlein”, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 61-11702, no printing statement
✓ Price: $4.50 on the front flap (unclipped), with “0761” at the foot of the flap; early later printings kept the price, so the price alone doesn't prove a first
✓ Dust jacket: green Rodin-style sculpture design by Ben Feder, Inc.; rear panel with blurbs for Starship Troopers, small author photo on the rear flap
✓ Binding: green cloth, spine stamped in gilt, green topstain
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Stranger In A Strange Land is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Page 408: printer's code “C22” at the foot of the page, in the gutter ✓ Copyright page: “© 1961 by Robert A. Heinlein”, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 61-11702, no printing statement ✓ Price: $4.50 on the front flap (unclipped), with “0761” at the foot of the flap; early later printings kept the price, so the price alone doesn't prove a first ✓ Dust jacket: green Rodin-style sculpture design by Ben Feder… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Stranger In A Strange Land worth?
- $2,567–$3,473 unsigned, up to $22,319 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Stranger In A Strange Land worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Robert A. Heinlein is valued at about $19,407, against $3,020 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Stranger In A Strange Land?
- 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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