The Conservative Mind First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Conservative Mind by Russell Kirk (Henry Regnery, 1953) is worth about $1,127 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $11,109 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: The Conservative Mind, from Burke to Santayana, imprint Chicago · Henry Regnery Company · 1953.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,127
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,296 | $11,109 | $11,109 |
| Near fine | $1,127 | $9,660 | $9,660 |
| Very good | $957 | $8,211 | $8,211 |
| Good | $320 | — | — |
| Fair | $262 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Conservative Mind.
✓ Title page: The Conservative Mind, from Burke to Santayana, imprint Chicago · Henry Regnery Company · 1953
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright 1953. Copyright under International Copyright Union by Henry Regnery Company” with the Library of Congress number 53-5777, and no “Second Printing” or “Third Printing” line
✓ Dust jacket: red jacket, title in cream capitals, “From Burke to Santayana” in italics, no “Second Printing” or “Third Printing” note on the front or the flap
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Conservative Mind is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: The Conservative Mind, from Burke to Santayana, imprint Chicago · Henry Regnery Company · 1953 ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright 1953. Copyright under International Copyright Union by Henry Regnery Company” with the Library of Congress number 53-5777, and no “Second Printing” or “Third Printing” line ✓ Dust jacket: red jacket, title in cream capitals, “From Burke to Santayana” in italics, no “Second… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Conservative Mind worth?
- $262–$1,296 unsigned, up to $11,109 signed, 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of The Conservative Mind worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Russell Kirk is valued at about $9,660, against $1,127 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Conservative Mind?
- 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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