Arrowsmith First Edition
For a signed limited, 500 copies of Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis (Harcourt, Brace, 1925 · signed limited edition), the first point to check: Limitation page: “This first edition is limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by the author, of which this is Number …”, with the number and Sinclair Lewis’s signature in ink.
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,481 | $1,481 |
| Near fine | $1,288 | $1,288 |
| Very good | $1,095 | $1,095 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Arrowsmith.
✓ Limitation page: “This first edition is limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by the author, of which this is Number …”, with the number and Sinclair Lewis’s signature in ink
✓ Binding: blue paper-covered boards, cream buckram spine, printed paper label on the spine
✓ Edges: top edge gilt, others uncut
✓ Title page: New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1925
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Arrowsmith is a signed limited, 500 copies?
- ✓ Limitation page: “This first edition is limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by the author, of which this is Number …”, with the number and Sinclair Lewis’s signature in ink ✓ Binding: blue paper-covered boards, cream buckram spine, printed paper label on the spine ✓ Edges: top edge gilt, others uncut ✓ Title page: New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1925 The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a signed limited, 500 copies of Arrowsmith worth?
- $1,481 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 Arrowsmith?
- 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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