First Editions

[Southern Capitalist]

So I went to the flea market (redneck sidewalk mall) over the holidays to look for Chinese military texts in a book stand they have there. They have a lot of different books on many subjects. Digging through the Philosophy section I found a first hard back edition of The Fountainhead, First edition of Anthem, and first paper back edition of Atlas Shrugged. I paid $16 bucks for all. Id say that was a score.

[Selene]

So I went to the flea market (redneck sidewalk mall) over the holidays to look for Chinese military texts in a book stand they have there. They have a lot of different books on many subjects. Digging through the Philosophy section I found a first hard back edition of The Fountainhead, First edition of Anthem, and first paper back edition of Atlas Shrugged. I paid $16 bucks for all. Id say that was a score.

I'd say you hit the Triple Crown with that stash!!

[Kyle Jacob Biodrowski]

Those are some great finds. Makes me want to visit garage sales and look through the books on display.

[syrakusos]

Congratulations on the finds.

[George H. Smith]

Is the first edition of The Fountainhead also a first printing? If so, it is worth some money, especially if it is in good condition and has a dust jacket.

Ghs

Later edit: The first edition says "First Edition" on the copyright page, but the authentic first printing (or "state") has a red cloth binding. Subsequent printings, which may also say "First Edition," have a green cloth binding. The true first printing, with DJ and in good condition, is worth a lot of money.

Ghs