The Theory of Investment Value First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Theory of Investment Value by John Burr Williams (Harvard University Press, 1938) is worth about $13,973 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: Cambridge, Massachusetts / Harvard University Press / 1938.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$13,973
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $13,973 |
| Very good | $11,877 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Theory of Investment Value.
✓ Title page: Cambridge, Massachusetts / Harvard University Press / 1938
✓ Dust jacket: orange, title and "By John Burr Williams" in black on the front panel; "Recent Harvard Books" on the rear panel
✓ Price: $5.00 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: red cloth
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Theory of Investment Value is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: Cambridge, Massachusetts / Harvard University Press / 1938 ✓ Dust jacket: orange, title and "By John Burr Williams" in black on the front panel; "Recent Harvard Books" on the rear panel ✓ Price: $5.00 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: red cloth The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Theory of Investment Value worth?
- $11,877–$13,973 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 Theory of Investment Value?
- 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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