The Romantic Manifesto First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Romantic Manifesto by Ayn Rand (World Publishing, 1969), the first point to check: Copyright page: First Printing—1969, above the copyright paragraphs.
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Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,674 | $1,674 |
| Very good | $1,424 | $1,424 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Romantic Manifesto.
✓ Copyright page: First Printing—1969, above the copyright paragraphs
✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in white
✓ Dust jacket: Tom Lincoln design in green and blue, with AYN RAND in white on the front and the author portrait on the back
✓ Price: $5.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Romantic Manifesto is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: First Printing—1969, above the copyright paragraphs ✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in white ✓ Dust jacket: Tom Lincoln design in green and blue, with AYN RAND in white on the front and the author portrait on the back ✓ Price: $5.50 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Romantic Manifesto worth?
- $1,674 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 Romantic Manifesto?
- 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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