Theory and History First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Theory and History by Ludwig von Mises (Yale University Press, 1957), the first point to check: Title page: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1957.
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What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Fine | $10,646 | $10,646 |
| Near fine | $9,258 | $9,258 |
| Very good | $7,868 | $7,868 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Theory and History.
✓ Title page: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1957
✓ Copyright page: “© 1957 by Yale University Press, Inc.” and “Printed in the United States of America by Vail-Ballou Press, Inc., Binghamton, N.Y.”, with no printing line below
✓ Dust jacket: cream jacket lettered in dark blue, “Yale” at the foot of the spine
✓ Price: $6.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); later printings use the same jacket, so the price alone doesn’t prove a first
✓ Binding: blue cloth, title in a ruled panel on the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Theory and History is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1957 ✓ Copyright page: “© 1957 by Yale University Press, Inc.” and “Printed in the United States of America by Vail-Ballou Press, Inc., Binghamton, N.Y.”, with no printing line below ✓ Dust jacket: cream jacket lettered in dark blue, “Yale” at the foot of the spine ✓ Price: $6.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped); later printings use the same jacket, so the price… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Theory and History worth?
- $10,646 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 Theory and History?
- 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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