The Conquest of Poverty First Edition
A first edition, first printing of The Conquest of Poverty by Henry Hazlitt (Arlington House, 1973) is worth about $1,677 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $4,499 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: Arlington House, New Rochelle, N.Y. as publisher.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,677
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,928 | $4,499 | $4,499 |
| Near fine | $1,677 | $3,912 | $3,912 |
| Very good | $1,426 | $3,326 | $3,326 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Conquest of Poverty.
✓ Title page: Arlington House, New Rochelle, N.Y. as publisher
✓ Dust jacket: maroon with a broad white vertical panel, title and author in red, publisher's device at the foot of the front
✓ Binding: brown cloth, spine lettered in red, publisher's device in red on the front board (red boards also occur)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Conquest of Poverty is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: Arlington House, New Rochelle, N.Y. as publisher ✓ Dust jacket: maroon with a broad white vertical panel, title and author in red, publisher's device at the foot of the front ✓ Binding: brown cloth, spine lettered in red, publisher's device in red on the front board (red boards also occur) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The Conquest of Poverty worth?
- $1,426–$1,928 unsigned, up to $4,499 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 The Conquest of Poverty worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Henry Hazlitt is valued at about $3,912, against $1,677 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Conquest of Poverty?
- 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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