Beat the Dealer First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Beat the Dealer by Edward O. Thorp (Blaisdell, 1962), the first point to check: Copyright page: FIRST EDITION, 1962 above the copyright notice for Edward O. Thorp, 1962.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,576 | $2,576 |
| Very good | $2,190 | $2,190 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Beat the Dealer.
✓ Copyright page: FIRST EDITION, 1962 above the copyright notice for Edward O. Thorp, 1962
✓ Title page: Blaisdell Publishing Company, New York · London, A Division of Random House
✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, facsimile author signature inside a gilt rectangle on the front board
✓ Dust jacket: turquoise and pink stacks of chips
✓ Price: $4.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Beat the Dealer is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: FIRST EDITION, 1962 above the copyright notice for Edward O. Thorp, 1962 ✓ Title page: Blaisdell Publishing Company, New York · London, A Division of Random House ✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, facsimile author signature inside a gilt rectangle on the front board ✓ Dust jacket: turquoise and pink stacks of chips ✓ Price: $4.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Beat the Dealer worth?
- $2,576 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 Beat the Dealer?
- 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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