The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money First Edition
A first edition, first impression of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money by John Maynard Keynes (Macmillan, 1936) is worth about $13,973 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “London / Macmillan and Co., Limited / 1936”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$13,973
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $13,973 |
| Very good | $11,877 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money.
✓ Title page: “London / Macmillan and Co., Limited / 1936”
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright” and “Printed in Great Britain by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh” only, no impression or reprint line
✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, “Macmillan & Co” at the foot
✓ Dust jacket: pale grey-blue, blue decorative border, “Macmillan” top and foot, blurb panel on the front
✓ Price: 5/- net (5 shillings) at the foot of the front flap (unclipped); later impressions kept the same price, so the price alone doesn't prove a first
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “London / Macmillan and Co., Limited / 1936” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright” and “Printed in Great Britain by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh” only, no impression or reprint line ✓ Binding: dark blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, “Macmillan & Co” at the foot ✓ Dust jacket: pale grey-blue, blue decorative border, “Macmillan” top and foot, blurb panel on the front ✓ Price: 5/- net (5 shillings) at the… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money worth?
- $11,877–$13,973 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money?
- 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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