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In Cold Blood First edition, first printing cover

In Cold Blood

Truman Capote · Random House, 1965 · First edition, first printing

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$524

Valued from 36 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

ConditionUnsigned
Near fine$524
Very good$446

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of In Cold Blood.

✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated above the copyright notice, and “Manufactured in the United States of America by H. Wolff Book Manufacturing Co., N.Y.” at the foot

✓ Price: $5.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)

✓ Binding: burgundy cloth, gilt “TC” initials on the front board; rear board smooth, with no blind stamp

Common questions

How do I know if my copy of In Cold Blood is a first edition, first printing?
✓ Copyright page: “FIRST PRINTING” stated above the copyright notice, and “Manufactured in the United States of America by H. Wolff Book Manufacturing Co., N.Y.” at the foot ✓ Price: $5.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: burgundy cloth, gilt “TC” initials on the front board; rear board smooth, with no blind stamp The identification points above show each one.
How much is a first edition, first printing of In Cold Blood worth?
$446–$524 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
Can I sell my copy of In Cold Blood?
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