For The New Intellectual First Edition
A first edition, first printing of For The New Intellectual by Ayn Rand (Random House, 1961) is worth about $699 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $2,415 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Printing” on the top line, above “© Copyright, 1961, by Ayn Rand”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$699
Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $699 | $2,415 | $2,415 |
| Very good | $593 | $2,052 | $2,052 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of For The New Intellectual.
✓ Copyright page: “First Printing” on the top line, above “© Copyright, 1961, by Ayn Rand”
✓ Dust jacket: blue panel framed in green, title in white, green and pink “AR” monogram on cream at the foot, design by Janet Halverson
✓ Price: $3.95 on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept it, so the price alone doesn’t prove a first
✓ Binding: black cloth, “AR” monogram blind-stamped on the front, gilt spine lettering with green rules and the Random House device
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of For The New Intellectual is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Printing” on the top line, above “© Copyright, 1961, by Ayn Rand” ✓ Dust jacket: blue panel framed in green, title in white, green and pink “AR” monogram on cream at the foot, design by Janet Halverson ✓ Price: $3.95 on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept it, so the price alone doesn’t prove a first ✓ Binding: black cloth, “AR” monogram blind-stamped on the front, gilt spine… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of For The New Intellectual worth?
- $593–$699 unsigned, up to $2,415 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 For The New Intellectual worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Ayn Rand is valued at about $2,415, against $699 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of For The New Intellectual?
- 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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