Milton Friedman first editions
What Milton Friedman first editions are worth, valued from recorded sales, with each edition’s value by condition and signature and how to identify its first printing.
What Milton Friedman first editions are worth
Every Milton Friedman edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalism and Freedom University of Chicago Press, 1962 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “Published 1962. Printed in the United States of America.” as the only printing statement, below “© 1962 by The University of Chicago” | $4,416 | $14,812 |
| Capitalism and Freedom University of Chicago Press, 1962 · no dust jacket · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “Published 1962. Printed in the United States of America.” as the only printing statement, below “© 1962 by The University of Chicago” | $155 | — |
| Studies in the Quantity Theory of Money University of Chicago Press, 1956 · First edition, first printing | Title page: University of Chicago Press, 1956 imprint, “First Edition” stated by the dealer | — | $3,968 |
Signed Milton Friedman books and autographs
What a signed or inscribed Milton Friedman first edition is worth, most valuable first. A signed bookplate or a printed facsimile signature is worth far less: how to tell them apart.
- Capitalism and Freedom (University of Chicago Press, 1962 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $14,812 against $4,416 unsigned
- Studies in the Quantity Theory of Money (University of Chicago Press, 1956 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $3,968
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Milton Friedman first editions?
- Capitalism and Freedom (first edition, first printing, about $4,416 unsigned), Capitalism and Freedom (first edition, first printing, about $155 unsigned). Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales.
- What is a signed Milton Friedman book worth?
- A genuine Milton Friedman signature on the title page adds the most: a signed Capitalism and Freedom (first edition, first printing) is worth about $14,812 against $4,416 unsigned; a signed Studies in the Quantity Theory of Money (first edition, first printing) is worth about $3,968. An inscription is valued about the same as a signature; a signed bookplate is worth well below one, and a printed facsimile signature adds nothing. Values are as of November 2026, from recorded sales. How to tell a real signature from a facsimile or bookplate.
- How do I know if my Milton Friedman book is a first edition?
- Check the copyright page for a first edition statement or a number line that still has its 1, and compare the dust jacket price with the first printing's. Each edition page lists the exact points.
- Can I sell a Milton Friedman first edition to BBourse?
- 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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