A History of Interest Rates First Edition
A first edition, first printing of A History of Interest Rates by Sidney Homer (Rutgers University Press, 1963) is worth about $546 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $3,809 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright © 1963 by Rutgers, The State University” and the Library of Congress number 62-21247, followed directly by “This book was manufactured with the assistance of a grant from The Ford Foundation” and “Manufactured in the United States of America by Quinn & Boden Inc., Rahway, N.J.”
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$546
Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $628 | $3,809 | $3,809 |
| Near fine | $546 | $3,312 | $3,312 |
| Very good | $475 | $2,815 | $2,815 |
| Good | $404 | — | — |
| Fair | $333 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of A History of Interest Rates.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1963 by Rutgers, The State University” and the Library of Congress number 62-21247, followed directly by “This book was manufactured with the assistance of a grant from The Ford Foundation” and “Manufactured in the United States of America by Quinn & Boden Inc., Rahway, N.J.”
✓ Title page: Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, New Jersey, undated
✓ Dust jacket: gold, “2000 B.C. to the Present” at the foot of the front panel, author photograph on the back panel
✓ Price: $10.00 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: red cloth, spine lettered in gilt “HOMER”, title and “Rutgers”
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of A History of Interest Rates is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1963 by Rutgers, The State University” and the Library of Congress number 62-21247, followed directly by “This book was manufactured with the assistance of a grant from The Ford Foundation” and “Manufactured in the United States of America by Quinn & Boden Inc., Rahway, N.J.” ✓ Title page: Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, New Jersey, undated ✓ Dust jacket: gold, “2000 B.C. to… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of A History of Interest Rates worth?
- $333–$628 unsigned, up to $3,809 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 A History of Interest Rates worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Sidney Homer is valued at about $3,312, against $546 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of A History of Interest Rates?
- 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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