Naked Lunch
A first edition, first issue of Naked Lunch by William Burroughs (Olympia Press, 1959) is worth about $1,118 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Series: The Traveller's Companion Series no. 76, Paris: The Olympia Press, 1959.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,118
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,118 |
| Very good | $950 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Naked Lunch.
✓ Series: The Traveller's Companion Series no. 76, Paris: The Olympia Press, 1959
✓ Title page: green decorative border
✓ Price: Francs 1500 printed on the rear wrapper and the jacket's rear flap, with no stamp or sticker over it
✓ Binding: stiff green printed wrappers, pictorial dust jacket designed by Burroughs
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Naked Lunch is a first edition, first issue?
- ✓ Series: The Traveller's Companion Series no. 76, Paris: The Olympia Press, 1959 ✓ Title page: green decorative border ✓ Price: Francs 1500 printed on the rear wrapper and the jacket's rear flap, with no stamp or sticker over it ✓ Binding: stiff green printed wrappers, pictorial dust jacket designed by Burroughs The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first issue of Naked Lunch worth?
- $950–$1,118 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Naked Lunch?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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