The Fun of It First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Fun of It by Amelia Earhart (Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1932) is worth about $1,362 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $3,968 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1932, by Amelia Earhart” and, at the foot, “Printed in the United States of America” with the Braunworth press imprint, and no printing statement.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,362
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,566 | $3,968 | $3,968 |
| Near fine | $1,362 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Very good | $1,157 | $2,933 | $2,933 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Fun of It.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1932, by Amelia Earhart” and, at the foot, “Printed in the United States of America” with the Braunworth press imprint, and no printing statement
✓ Title page: Brewer, Warren & Putnam, New York, 1932, “With 31 Illustrations”
✓ Binding: brown cloth, title in white on the front and spine (a pink cloth variant lettered in purple also exists)
✓ Record: Silvertone record of Earhart’s London broadcast of May 22, 1932, in a pocket on the rear pastedown (often missing)
✓ Dust jacket: dark green, Earhart’s photograph on the front, “With Her Story of the Solo Transatlantic Flight”
✓ Price: $2.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); the price alone doesn’t prove a first
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Fun of It is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1932, by Amelia Earhart” and, at the foot, “Printed in the United States of America” with the Braunworth press imprint, and no printing statement ✓ Title page: Brewer, Warren & Putnam, New York, 1932, “With 31 Illustrations” ✓ Binding: brown cloth, title in white on the front and spine (a pink cloth variant lettered in purple also exists) ✓ Record: Silvertone record of Earhart’s London… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Fun of It worth?
- $1,157–$1,566 unsigned, up to $3,968 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 The Fun of It worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Amelia Earhart is valued at about $3,450, against $1,362 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Fun of It?
- 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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