Thomas Sowell first editions
What Thomas Sowell 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 Thomas Sowell first editions are worth
Every Thomas Sowell edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest for Cosmic Justice Free Press, 1999 · First print | Copyright page: "Copyright © 1999 by Thomas Sowell" and the full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, running down to 1, under "Printed in the United States of… | $1,030 | — |
| Basic Economics Basic Books, 2000 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “FIRST EDITION” and the complete number line “00 01 02 03 / 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” (the “1” must be present) | $30 | $4,379 |
| Compassion Versus Guilt William Morrow, 1987 · First edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” above the full number line “1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10”, starting with the 1 | — | $1,408 |
Signed Thomas Sowell first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Basic Economics (Basic Books, 2000 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $4,379 against $30 unsigned
- Compassion Versus Guilt (William Morrow, 1987 · First edition, first printing): signed copy about $1,408
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Thomas Sowell first editions?
- The Quest for Cosmic Justice (first print, about $1,030 unsigned), Basic Economics (first edition, first printing, about $30 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Thomas Sowell 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 Thomas Sowell 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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