The first edition of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand was published in 1957 by Random House in New York.
It was published in green cloth with a colorful dust jacket which was priced at $6.95.
First Edition Points:
- “First Printing” stated on copyright page
- 10/57 code on bottom of front dust jacket flap
- Publisher’s name and address on bottom of rear flap.
Value: Fine, $3500, Very Good, $1000
Would someone please tell me the 1st UK hardback edition of this book.
I have a hard copy Atlas Shrugged first printing Random House with the points you list EXCEPT the price is shown as $22.95 on front dust jacket, it also does not have the 10/57 code on bottom of front of dust jacket flap (does not indicate edition either). It is in fine condition. Could you give any information as to whether this is a first edition first printing?
Jim:
Probably the dust jacket was “married” from another much later printing. The book should be a First Edition if it has the points.