The Hawkline Monster First Edition

Richard Brautigan · Simon and Schuster, 1974 · First edition, first printing

A first edition, first printing of The Hawkline Monster by Richard Brautigan (Simon and Schuster, 1974) is worth about $27 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Simon and Schuster, New York”.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$27

Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Hawkline Monster.

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How do I know if my copy of The Hawkline Monster is a first edition, first printing?

✓ Title page: “Simon and Schuster, New York” ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright © 1974 by Richard Brautigan” with the full number line “1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10” ✓ Dust jacket: jacket design © 1974 by Wendell Minor, author photo by John Fryer on the rear panel ✓ Price: $5.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: brown cloth The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first edition, first printing of The Hawkline Monster worth?

$17–$31 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.

Can I sell my copy of The Hawkline Monster?

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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