Have Space Suit—Will Travel
Robert A. Heinlein · Charles Scribner's Sons, 1958 · First edition, first printing
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$262
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $301 | — | — |
| Near fine | $262 | $10,782 | $10,782 |
| Very good | $228 | $9,166 | $9,166 |
| Good | $194 | — | — |
| Fair | $160 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Have Space Suit—Will Travel.
✓ Copyright page: “A.9–58[MJ]” printed below “© 1958 Robert A. Heinlein”
✓ Dust jacket: yellow, spaceman illustration by Ed Emshwiller, rear panel plain yellow
✓ Price: $2.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: orange cloth stamped in black, spaceman on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Have Space Suit—Will Travel is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “A.9–58[MJ]” printed below “© 1958 Robert A. Heinlein” ✓ Dust jacket: yellow, spaceman illustration by Ed Emshwiller, rear panel plain yellow ✓ Price: $2.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: orange cloth stamped in black, spaceman on the front board The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Have Space Suit—Will Travel worth?
- $160–$301 unsigned, up to $10,782 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Have Space Suit—Will Travel worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Robert A. Heinlein is valued at about $10,782, against $262 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Have Space Suit—Will Travel?
- 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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