Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal
A first edition, first printing of Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand (New American Library, 1966) is worth about $108 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated above “Published by The New American Library, Inc.”
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$108
Valued from 6 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $123 |
| Near fine | $108 |
| Very good | $93 |
| Good | $93 |
| Fair | $77 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal.
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated above “Published by The New American Library, Inc.”
✓ Dust jacket: black, “Ayn Rand” in large blue letters above the title in green, “with additional articles by Nathaniel Branden, Alan Greenspan, Robert Hessen”; NAL logo at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated above “Published by The New American Library, Inc.” ✓ Dust jacket: black, “Ayn Rand” in large blue letters above the title in green, “with additional articles by Nathaniel Branden, Alan Greenspan, Robert Hessen”; NAL logo at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal worth?
- $77–$123 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 Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal?
- 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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