The Road to Serfdom
A first edition, first impression of The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich August von Hayek (George Routledge & Sons, 1944) is worth about $22,080 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Verso of the dedication leaf: “First Published 1944”, with no later impression line.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$22,080
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $22,080 |
| Very good | $18,768 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Road to Serfdom.
✓ Verso of the dedication leaf: “First Published 1944”, with no later impression line
✓ Title page: London, George Routledge & Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68–74 Carter Lane
✓ Imprint: “Printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd., Frome and London”, with the wartime economy standards notice
✓ Dust jacket: cream, title and “F. A. Hayek” in black between double red rules; “Points from the Book” on the back panel
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Road to Serfdom is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Verso of the dedication leaf: “First Published 1944”, with no later impression line ✓ Title page: London, George Routledge & Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68–74 Carter Lane ✓ Imprint: “Printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd., Frome and London”, with the wartime economy standards notice ✓ Dust jacket: cream, title and “F. A. Hayek” in black between double red rules; “Points from the Book” on the back panel ✓… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Road to Serfdom worth?
- $18,768–$22,080 unsigned, 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 Road to Serfdom?
- 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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