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The Anarchist Cookbook first edition, first printing (Lyle Stuart, 1971) dust jacket

The Anarchist Cookbook First Edition

William Powell · Lyle Stuart, 1971 · First edition, first printing

A first edition, first printing of The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell (Lyle Stuart, 1971) is worth about $5,005 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Publisher: Lyle Stuart, Inc., New York.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$5,005

Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

ConditionUnsigned
Fine$5,756
Near fine$5,005
Very good$4,255

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Anarchist Cookbook.

✓ Publisher: Lyle Stuart, Inc., New York

✓ Copyright page: dated 1971, Lyle Stuart, Inc., with no later-printing statement

✓ Binding: hardcover

Common questions

How do I know if my copy of The Anarchist Cookbook is a first edition, first printing?
✓ Publisher: Lyle Stuart, Inc., New York ✓ Copyright page: dated 1971, Lyle Stuart, Inc., with no later-printing statement ✓ Binding: hardcover The identification points above show each one.
How much is a first edition, first printing of The Anarchist Cookbook worth?
$4,255–$5,756 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 Anarchist Cookbook?
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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