The Spirit of St. Louis First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Spirit of St. Louis by Charles A. Lindbergh (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1953), the first point to check: Copyright page: “Printed in the United States of America” followed by the code “A” on the line below, with no printer’s imprint.
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Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $4,364 | $3,968 | $2,381 |
| Near fine | $3,795 | $3,450 | $2,070 |
| Very good | $3,300 | $3,000 | $1,800 |
| Good | $3,300 | $3,000 | $1,800 |
| Fair | $2,706 | $2,460 | $1,476 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Spirit of St. Louis.
✓ Copyright page: “Printed in the United States of America” followed by the code “A” on the line below, with no printer’s imprint
✓ Price: $5.00 on the front flap, top right
✓ Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1953 on the title page
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Spirit of St. Louis is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Printed in the United States of America” followed by the code “A” on the line below, with no printer’s imprint ✓ Price: $5.00 on the front flap, top right ✓ Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1953 on the title page The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Spirit of St. Louis worth?
- $4,364 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 The Spirit of St. Louis?
- 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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