The Alchemy Of Finance
For a first edition, first printing of The Alchemy Of Finance by George Soros (Simon and Schuster, 1987), the first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright © 1987 by George Soros” and the full number line “1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2” (lowest number 1).
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Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,818 | $2,818 |
| Very good | $2,394 | $2,394 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Alchemy Of Finance.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1987 by George Soros” and the full number line “1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2” (lowest number 1)
✓ Title page: Simon and Schuster, New York
✓ Dust jacket: white, title in black and red, yellow panel “Reading the Mind of the Market”, author's name in red at the foot; design by Steve Jenkins
✓ Binding: blue boards, grey cloth spine lettered in silver
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Alchemy Of Finance is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1987 by George Soros” and the full number line “1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2” (lowest number 1) ✓ Title page: Simon and Schuster, New York ✓ Dust jacket: white, title in black and red, yellow panel “Reading the Mind of the Market”, author's name in red at the foot; design by Steve Jenkins ✓ Binding: blue boards, grey cloth spine lettered in silver The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Alchemy Of Finance worth?
- $2,818 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.
- Can I sell my copy of The Alchemy Of Finance?
- 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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