Business Adventures First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Business Adventures by John Brooks (Weybright & Talley, 1969) is worth about $628 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $5,777 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: Weybright and Talley, New York imprint, Library of Congress Card No. 69-10732, and no printing line (no “Second printing”, “Third printing”), ending “Printed in the United States of America”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$628
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $722 | $5,777 | $5,777 |
| Near fine | $628 | $5,023 | $5,023 |
| Very good | $534 | $4,269 | $4,269 |
| Good | $106 | — | — |
| Fair | $88 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Business Adventures.
✓ Copyright page: Weybright and Talley, New York imprint, Library of Congress Card No. 69-10732, and no printing line (no “Second printing”, “Third printing”), ending “Printed in the United States of America”
✓ Dust jacket: red jacket, Weybright and Talley first-edition design
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Business Adventures is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: Weybright and Talley, New York imprint, Library of Congress Card No. 69-10732, and no printing line (no “Second printing”, “Third printing”), ending “Printed in the United States of America” ✓ Dust jacket: red jacket, Weybright and Talley first-edition design The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Business Adventures worth?
- $88–$722 unsigned, up to $5,777 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Business Adventures worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by John Brooks is valued at about $5,023, against $628 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Business Adventures?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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