The Art of Speculation First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Art of Speculation by Philip L. Carret (Barron's, 1927) is worth about $4,165 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $5,555 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Barron’s, The National Financial Weekly” imprint, dated 1927.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$4,165
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $4,790 | $5,555 | $5,555 |
| Near fine | $4,165 | $4,830 | $4,830 |
| Very good | $3,540 | $4,106 | $4,106 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Art of Speculation.
✓ Title page: “Barron’s, The National Financial Weekly” imprint, dated 1927
✓ Dust jacket: orange paper printed in green with an ornamental border and central panel, “BARRON’S, The National Financial Weekly · Boston New York Philadelphia” at the foot
✓ Binding: maroon ribbed cloth, front cover lettered in gilt within a gilt frame, Barron’s device in blind
✓ Collation: x, 365 pp., folding chart at p. 186
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Art of Speculation is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Barron’s, The National Financial Weekly” imprint, dated 1927 ✓ Dust jacket: orange paper printed in green with an ornamental border and central panel, “BARRON’S, The National Financial Weekly · Boston New York Philadelphia” at the foot ✓ Binding: maroon ribbed cloth, front cover lettered in gilt within a gilt frame, Barron’s device in blind ✓ Collation: x, 365 pp., folding chart at p. 186 The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Art of Speculation worth?
- $3,540–$4,790 unsigned, up to $5,555 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 Art of Speculation?
- 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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