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Terry Southern first editions

What Terry Southern 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 Terry Southern first editions are worth

Every Terry Southern edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.

EditionHow to identify itUnsignedSigned
Flash And Filigree
André Deutsch, 1958 · First UK edition, first impression
Copyright page: FIRST PUBLISHED 1958 BY ANDRE DEUTSCH LIMITED, London W1, with no second impression or later printing line$380—
The Magic Christian
Random House, 1960 · First US edition, first printing
Copyright page: “First Printing” stated above the copyright notice$129—
Red-Dirt Marijuana
New American Library, 1967 · First edition, first printing
Copyright page: “First Printing” stated; published by The New American Library, New York$40—

Common questions

What are the most valuable Terry Southern first editions?
Flash And Filigree (first uk edition, first impression, about $380 unsigned), The Magic Christian (first us edition, first printing, about $129 unsigned), Red-Dirt Marijuana (first edition, first printing, about $40 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
How do I know if my Terry Southern 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 Terry Southern 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.

Selling a Terry Southern first edition? We value the exact copy and make a firm cash offer. Get an offer.