Ted Hughes first editions
What Ted Hughes first editions are worth, valued from recorded sales, with each edition’s value by condition and signature and how to identify its first printing.
What Ted Hughes first editions are worth
Every Ted Hughes edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Man Faber and Faber, 1968 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published in mcmlxviii by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London W.C.1”, printed by Latimer Trend & Co Ltd Plymouth, with no… | $1,398 | — |
| Meet My Folks Faber and Faber, 1961 · First UK edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published in mcmlxi by Faber and Faber Limited” with no impression line | $352 | — |
| The Hawk in the Rain Harper & Brothers, 1957 · First US edition, first printing | Copyright page: “First Edition” stated, with the code letters H-G | — | $863 |
Signed Ted Hughes first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- The Hawk in the Rain (Harper & Brothers, 1957 · First US edition, first printing): signed copy about $863
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Ted Hughes first editions?
- The Iron Man (first edition, first impression, about $1,398 unsigned), Meet My Folks (first uk edition, first impression, about $352 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Ted Hughes book is a first edition?
- Check the copyright page for a first edition statement or a number line that still has its 1, and compare the dust jacket price with the first printing's. Each edition page lists the exact points.
- Can I sell a Ted Hughes first edition to BBourse?
- 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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