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A Night to Remember first US edition, first printing (Henry Holt, 1955) dust jacket

A Night to Remember First Edition

Walter Lord · Henry Holt, 1955 · First US edition, first printing

A first US edition, first printing of A Night to Remember by Walter Lord (Henry Holt, 1955) is worth about $126 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, under “In Canada, George J. McLeod, Ltd.”

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$126

Valued from 8 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

ConditionUnsigned
Fine$144
Near fine$126
Very good$109
Good$109
Fair$90

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of A Night to Remember.

✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, under “In Canada, George J. McLeod, Ltd.”

✓ Title page: Henry Holt and Company, New York

✓ Dust jacket: the Titanic and an iceberg at night, title in yellow; “Jacket design by Ben Feder, Inc.” at the foot of the front flap

✓ Price: $3.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)

✓ Binding: navy blue cloth with a yellow cloth spine, lettered in black, “HOLT” at the foot

Common questions

How do I know if my copy of A Night to Remember is a first US edition, first printing?
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, under “In Canada, George J. McLeod, Ltd.” ✓ Title page: Henry Holt and Company, New York ✓ Dust jacket: the Titanic and an iceberg at night, title in yellow; “Jacket design by Ben Feder, Inc.” at the foot of the front flap ✓ Price: $3.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: navy blue cloth with a yellow cloth spine, lettered in black, “HOLT” at the foot The identification points above show each one.
How much is a first US edition, first printing of A Night to Remember worth?
$90–$144 unsigned, 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 A Night to Remember?
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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