The End Of Laissez-Faire First Edition
A first edition, first impression of The End Of Laissez-Faire by John Maynard Keynes (Hogarth Press, 1926) is worth about $2,795 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “John Maynard Keynes” followed directly by the wolf’s-head device; imprint “Published by Leonard & Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, 52 Tavistock Square, London, W.C.1 · 1926”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$2,795
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $2,795 |
| Very good | $2,376 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The End Of Laissez-Faire.
✓ Title page: “John Maynard Keynes” followed directly by the wolf’s-head device; imprint “Published by Leonard & Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, 52 Tavistock Square, London, W.C.1 · 1926”
✓ Dust jacket: cream paper with a decorative border; the front carries only the title and “John Maynard Keynes”
✓ Binding: green cloth spine with lilac-blue paper boards, printed paper label on the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The End Of Laissez-Faire is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: “John Maynard Keynes” followed directly by the wolf’s-head device; imprint “Published by Leonard & Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, 52 Tavistock Square, London, W.C.1 · 1926” ✓ Dust jacket: cream paper with a decorative border; the front carries only the title and “John Maynard Keynes” ✓ Binding: green cloth spine with lilac-blue paper boards, printed paper label on the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The End Of Laissez-Faire worth?
- $2,376–$2,795 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 End Of Laissez-Faire?
- 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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