The Andromeda Strain First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton (Alfred A. Knopf, 1969) is worth about $155 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $949 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated under the Borzoi / Alfred A. Knopf imprint lines, with © 1969 by Centesis Corporation.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$155
Valued from 15 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $179 | $949 | $863 | $518 |
| Near fine | $155 | $825 | $750 | $450 |
| Very good | $135 | $701 | $638 | $383 |
| Good | $135 | $594 | $540 | $324 |
| Fair | $111 | $495 | $450 | $270 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Andromeda Strain.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated under the Borzoi / Alfred A. Knopf imprint lines, with © 1969 by Centesis Corporation
✓ Title page: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1969 with the Borzoi mark
✓ Dust jacket: design by Paul Bacon, a globe over rows of computer digits, credited on the back flap
✓ Price: $5.95 on the jacket flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth boards, cream cloth spine lettered in black
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Andromeda Strain is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” stated under the Borzoi / Alfred A. Knopf imprint lines, with © 1969 by Centesis Corporation ✓ Title page: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1969 with the Borzoi mark ✓ Dust jacket: design by Paul Bacon, a globe over rows of computer digits, credited on the back flap ✓ Price: $5.95 on the jacket flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth boards, cream cloth spine lettered in black The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Andromeda Strain worth?
- $111–$179 unsigned, up to $949 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 Andromeda Strain worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Michael Crichton is valued at about $825, against $155 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Andromeda Strain?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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