X0202 5 2007-12-31 0 0 0 0000040417 GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC GAM 0001215923 VINDIGNI ANDREW V C/O GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC 100 PARK AVENUE - 35TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10017 0 1 0 0 Senior Vice-President Common Stock 2007-12-31 5 J 0 11569 A 74280 I By Thrift Plan Trust The securities reported herein were acquired on a periodic basis in open market transactions at the then prevailing market prices pursuant to the Issuer's Employees' Thrift Plan. The information is based upon a statement as of 12/31/2007 issued by the Plan Administrator. By Issuer's Employees' Thrift Plan Trust. The undersigned disclaims any beneficial interest in these shares. /s/Andrew V. Vindigni 2008-02-04