The Theory of Island Biogeography First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The Theory of Island Biogeography by Robert H. MacArthur and Edward O. Wilson (Princeton University Press, 1967), the first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright © 1967 by Princeton University Press”, “Printed in the United States of America by The Maple Press Company”, with no later-printing statement.
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Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $2,777 | $2,777 | $259 |
| Near fine | $2,415 | $2,415 | $225 |
| Very good | $2,052 | $2,052 | $225 |
| Good | $413 | $375 | $225 |
| Fair | $413 | $375 | $225 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Theory of Island Biogeography.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1967 by Princeton University Press”, “Printed in the United States of America by The Maple Press Company”, with no later-printing statement
✓ Dust jacket: ochre jacket, title and authors in black on the front, “Monographs in Population Biology · 1” at the foot
✓ Binding: green cloth, octavo
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Theory of Island Biogeography is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1967 by Princeton University Press”, “Printed in the United States of America by The Maple Press Company”, with no later-printing statement ✓ Dust jacket: ochre jacket, title and authors in black on the front, “Monographs in Population Biology · 1” at the foot ✓ Binding: green cloth, octavo The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Theory of Island Biogeography worth?
- $2,777 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.
- Can I sell my copy of The Theory of Island Biogeography?
- 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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