Security Analysis by Graham Dodd, First Edition (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1997. First Edition, Second Printing (New Edition of the 1934 Edition). Hardcover is in very good condition (torn at the top of the spine, small tear at the top corner of the front cover, bumped on the top and bottom of the spine, bumped on all four corners, the bottom corners on two pages are bent, scratched and rubbed on the covers and spine). No dust jacket. Brodart protected. 725 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Carefully crafted reproduction of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd's immortal Security Analysis gives you that chance to read and treasure a true classic -- the book that gave birth to value investing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Whittlesey House / McGraw Hill Book Company, 1934; stated First Edition; xi, 725pp. Black cloth binding, scarce. Printed for a small distribution to traders in the US. The book represents the genesis of financial analysis, corporate finance and value investing. This copy bears the purple ink stamp of the Wall Street firm Salomon Bros. & Hutzner's Statistical Department on the front end paper. 8vo, blind stamped border on front board, gilt titling on spine. Very good+ condition. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor wear to edges of boards; text is clean, with faint wear to the front edge of the page block. An exemplary copy. Warren Buffett reviewed the success of value investing in a speech given on May 17, 1984, at the Columbia University School of Business in honor of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Security Analysis.

[xii], 725 pp. 8vo. First edition, second printing. First edition, second printing. [xii], 725 pp. 8vo. Inscribed by Graham: "To Harry Wanger with best wishes of Benj. Graham Aug. 1935." Few published works of the 20th century have exerted the influence or had as devoted a following as Security Analysis. Prior to its publication, investors often relied on intuition or the character of a business owner to make their decisions. Writing in the wake of the Crash of 1929, Graham and Dodd designed "value-oriented investment," a disciplined, realistic approach to constructing a solid financial portfolio. Popular when it was published, it continues to shape the strategies and the training of financiers. Copies of the first edition are known to appear both in black cloth binding, with "Whittlesey House-McGraw Hill" in gilt at the foot of the spine, as with the present copy, and in burgundy cloth binding, with "McGraw-Hill Book Company" in gilt at the foot of the spine; no priority is assigned. A landmark work, RARE and IMPORTANT, especially inscribed; we trace only three inscribed copies at auction over the past thirty years, and only one of them is inscribed by Graham. Black cloth with blindstamped covers and gilt to spine. Some fading to spine and slight rubbing to corners, very good. Custom half-morocco dropbox.

Cloth. Condition: Near fine. The first edition, fourth printing of Security Analysis by Professors Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd. (illustrator). First Edition, Fourth Printing. Octavo, xi, [1], 725pp, [5pp]. Black cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. Stated "fourth printing" with 1934 date on the copyright page. Bookplate affixed to front endpaper. Solid text block, faint foxing to endpapers, lightly bumped front corner. Free of marginalia or notable wear. Illustrated with multiple graphs and charts. A great example of this important work in financial theory. Security Analysis: Principles and Technique by Columbia University professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd was first published in 1934 by McGraw-Hill Book Company of New York. This landmark work in investment strategy was written during the intense stock market volatility of the early 1930s. Graham and Dodd criticize Wall Street for its focus on earnings per share, instead encouraging investors to look at the value of business operations. This was later known as "Value Investing," or looking at the long term profitability of a firm and investing in companies that were undervalued by the market.

Cloth. Condition: Very good. The first edition, fifth impression of Security Analysis: Principles and Technique by Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd. (illustrator). First Edition, Fifth Impression. Octavo, xi, [1], 725pp, [5pp]. Maroon cloth, title over black print on spine, gilt-ruled bands on spine. Stated "First Edition, Fifth Impression" on title page. Previous ownership stamps and inscription to front endpapers. Marginalia and underlining throughout, in pencil and pen. Solid text block, light rubbing to cloth, sunning to spine. Dampstain to rear panel, limited impact to lower corner of text block. Illustrated with multiple graphs and charts. A solid example of this important work in financial theory. Security Analysis: Principles and Technique by Columbia University professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd was first published in 1934 by McGraw-Hill Book Company of New York. This landmark work in investment strategy was written during the intense stock market volatility of the early 1930s. Graham and Dodd criticize Wall Street for its focus on earnings per share, instead encouraging investors to look at the value of business operations. This was later known as "Value Investing," or looking at the long term profitability of a firm and investing in companies that were undervalued by the market.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover, 725 pp. First Edition, Second Printing with a maroon cover. Cover and corner wear, name on ffep, notations, primarily underlines on approximately 135 pages. Rare and collectible. Security Analysis is indisputably the most influential book on investing ever written. Known as the investors' bible, it is as frequently consulted today as it was when it first appeared in 1934. The original words of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd--put to paper not long after the disastrous Stock Market Crash of 1929--still have the mesmerizing qualities of rigorous honesty and diligent scrutiny, the same riveting power of disciplined thought and determined logic that gave the work its first distinction and began its illustrious career. The Maple Press, York, PA. Rare and collectible! Photos available upon request. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stated First Edition, Fifth Impression. Ex-library copy with a few typical markings, else very good in burgundy cloth with gilt lettering and borders on the spine. Text is clean and binding is sound. No dust jacket.; 725 pages.

First edition of Graham and Dodd's seminal work, considered the Bible of modern financial analysis. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Continuously in print through five editions, for more than 80 years, and with nearly a million copies sold, Security Analysis is indisputably the most influential book on investing ever written. Known as the investors' bible, it is as frequently consulted today as it was when it first appeared in 1934. The original words of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd--put to paper not long after the disastrous Stock Market Crash of 1929--still have the mesmerizing qualities of rigorous honesty and diligent scrutiny, the same riveting power of disciplined thought and determined logic that gave the work its first distinction and began its illustrious career.

First edition of Graham and Dodd's seminal work, considered the Bible of modern financial analysis. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. A very sharp example. Continuously in print through five editions, for more than 80 years, and with nearly a million copies sold, Security Analysis is indisputably the most influential book on investing ever written. Known as the investors' bible, it is as frequently consulted today as it was when it first appeared in 1934. The original words of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd--put to paper not long after the disastrous Stock Market Crash of 1929--still have the mesmerizing qualities of rigorous honesty and diligent scrutiny, the same riveting power of disciplined thought and determined logic that gave the work its first distinction and began its illustrious career.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover, 725 pp. First Edition, Second Printing with a black cover. Faint cover scratches, name neatly written inside cover with a date of 1935, mild endpaper yellowing, text is extraordinarily clean. Lack of dust stains indicates this was probably stored in a personal bookcase. Rare and very collectible in this pristine state. Security Analysis is indisputably the most influential book on investing ever written. Known as the investors' bible, it is as frequently consulted today as it was when it first appeared in 1934. The original words of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd--put to paper not long after the disastrous Stock Market Crash of 1929--still have the mesmerizing qualities of rigorous honesty and diligent scrutiny, the same riveting power of disciplined thought and determined logic that gave the work its first distinction and began its illustrious career. The Maple Press, York, PA. Rare and collectible! Photos available upon request. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback book in very good-plus condition,slight tanning on first blank page,first edition fourth printing,very slight wear at top of spine,

First edition, second printing of Graham and Dodd's seminal work, considered the Bible of modern financial analysis. Octavo, original black cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Melbourne S. Moyer with the best wishes of Benj. Graham Jan 1935." The recipient, Melbourne Moyer was a contemporary of Graham and a Wall Street trader at Fulton Trust Company of New York. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Signed examples of Security Analysis are of the utmost rarity. Continuously in print through six editions, for more than 80 years, and with nearly a million copies sold, Security Analysis is indisputably the most influential book on investing ever written. Known as the investors' bible, it is as frequently consulted today as it was when it first appeared in 1934. The original words of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd--put to paper not long after the disastrous Stock Market Crash of 1929--still have the mesmerizing qualities of rigorous honesty and diligent scrutiny, the same riveting power of disciplined thought and determined logic that gave the work its first distinction and began its illustrious career. In 2015, The Wall Street Journal wrote that Security Analysis "is widely viewed as the text of modern value investing. The long-held idea is that some stocks trade significantly below an identified âintrinsic valueâ and can be bought at a discount, with a built-in margin of safety against a complete washout." In 2016, Fortune called the book "still the best investment guide" and noted its "extraordinary endurance." The article states that "Graham, the primary author, then an obscure professor and money manager, chose the Great Depression as the time to assert his faith in patient security analysis and long-term investing. Given that the market was in the throes of an epochal collapse, very few folks were interested in investing. But Graham had the courage to see through the moment." Fortune also argues that one reason the book remained popular is that "it proffered an irreplaceable approach to investment. Stocks were to be valued as a shares of a business, bought and sold on that basis. No one contemplating the purchase of a family farm pondered the market trend or the latest jobs report; so should it be with common stocks.".

First edition ofÂGraham and Dodd's seminal work, considered the Bible of modern financial analysis. Octavo, original blackÂcloth. Warmly inscribed by David Dodd on the front free endpaper. In fine condition with a touch of rubbing. ÂExamples of the first edition are known to exist both in black cloth binding, with âWhittlesey House-McGraw Hillâ in gilt at the foot of the spine (which this example is) and in red cloth binding, with âMcGraw-Hill Book Companyâ in gilt at the foot of the spine. No priority of issue has been established, both are rare and desirable. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Signed and inscribed first editions of Security Analysis are exceptionally rare. Continuously in print through six editions, for more than 80 years, and with nearly a million copies sold, Security Analysis is indisputably the most influential book on investing ever written. Known as the investors' bible, it is as frequently consulted today as it was when it first appeared in 1934. The original words of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd--put to paper not long after the disastrous Stock Market Crash of 1929--still have the mesmerizing qualities of rigorous honesty and diligent scrutiny, the same riveting power of disciplined thought and determined logic that gave the work its first distinction and began its illustrious career. In 2016, Fortune called the book "still the best investment guide" and noted its "extraordinary endurance." The article states that "Graham, the primary author, then an obscure professor and money manager, chose the Great Depression as the time to assert his faith in patient security analysis and long-term investing. Given that the market was in the throes of an epochal collapse, very few folks were interested in investing. But Graham had the courage to see through the moment." Fortune also argues that one reason the book remained popular is that "it proffered an irreplaceable approach to investment. Stocks were to be valued as a shares of a business, bought and sold on that basis. No one contemplating the purchase of a family farm pondered the market trend or the latest jobs report; so should it be with common stocks.".

Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition, fourth printing, hardcover, few brief passages underlined and few marginal marks to early part of text, book has been stored too close to a fireplace and has a slight odor of woodsmoke and some darkening to page edges at top with lighter darkening to the fore-edge, slight lean, light shelfwear, very slight wrinkle to top edge of front endpaper, otherwise solid, a Near Very Good copy in black cloth with gilt spine title.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 9 x 6, black cloth, 725 w/index, covers a bit rubbed, spine sunned, extremities bumped and lightly frayed, hinges loose, full page, ink inscription, contents toned else a good copy of the First Ed, Second Printing.

NF. Previous owner's name and address on inside front cover. The owner was a student at Stanford and his address in Palo Alto is written in blue ink. A small amount of the corner of the second fly-leaf is creased from being turned down and the base of the spine has curl a small amount from sitting on the shelf but otherwise this copy is in remarkably nice condition. A Classic! ! ! ; Charts; 8vo.; 725 pages. First Edition. Binding is Hardcover; Sixth Printing.

Graham, Benjamin; and Dodd, David L. Security Analysis: Principles and Technique. New York & London: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1934. First Edition, Third Impression (as printed on the title page) Aprox 9" x 6". Maroon cloth titled in gilt within a gilt on the spine. The covers are lightly rubbed and soiled with slight wear to the corners and head & tail of the spine. xi, [i] & 725 pages. From the library of J H. Kass, Jr., with his signature penned on the front endpaper and also penciled once again above the name of his firm Wood, Struthers & Co., 20 Pine Street, [New York] who were dealers in investment securities. He has made a few small light pencil marks inside. Warren Buffett concluded in an 1984 article that ".I can only tell you that the secret has been out for 50 years, ever since Ben Graham and Dave Dodd wrote Security Analysis, yet I have seen no trend toward value investing in the 35 years I've practiced it. There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult. The academic world, if anything, has actually backed away from the teaching of value investing over the last 30 years. It's likely to continue that way. Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace, and those who read their Graham & Dodd will continue to prosper." Written by professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd of Columbia University, "Security Analysis" laid the intellectual foundation for what was to be called value investing. Published a few years after the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression, Graham and Dodd coined the term "margin of safety" among others in their book "Security Analysis". Summing up the lessons learned from the crash, Graham and Dodd, both professors at Columbia University's business school, took Wall Street to task for focusing on companies' "reported earnings per share", and were particularly critical of the favored "earning trends". In the book Graham proposes clearly defining investment from what he considers speculation There is some minor spotting to the edges of the book. Still very scarce as a first edition and a book that is almost never in very good condition, as it was well read and annotated by buyers. Overall in good to very good condition.

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Near Fine. Light rubbing and edge wear to covers, bumped corners affecting textblock as well. Former owner's over-exuberant pencil marking to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Slight waviness and corner creasing to preliminary leaves, toning to pages. An influential work dubbed as an endless source of insight when it comes to investing, it laid the groundwork for what would later be called value investing.