Hocus Pocus
A first edition, first printing of Hocus Pocus by Kurt Vonnegut (G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1990) is worth about $25 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $119 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Printed in the United States of America” with the full number line from 1 to 10.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$25
Valued from 7 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $29 | $119 | $107 | $71 |
| Near fine | $25 | $103 | $93 | $62 |
| Very good | $21 | $90 | $81 | $54 |
| Good | $12 | $76 | $69 | $46 |
| Fair | $10 | $63 | $57 | $38 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Hocus Pocus.
✓ Copyright page: “Printed in the United States of America” with the full number line from 1 to 10
✓ Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1990
✓ ISBN: 0-399-13524-3
✓ Dust jacket: design by Paul Bacon
✓ Price: $21.95 ($28.95 CAN) on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept the price, so it alone doesn't prove a first
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Hocus Pocus is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Printed in the United States of America” with the full number line from 1 to 10 ✓ Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1990 ✓ ISBN: 0-399-13524-3 ✓ Dust jacket: design by Paul Bacon ✓ Price: $21.95 ($28.95 CAN) on the front flap (unclipped); later printings kept the price, so it alone doesn't prove a first The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Hocus Pocus worth?
- $10–$29 unsigned, up to $119 signed, 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Hocus Pocus worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Kurt Vonnegut is valued at about $103, against $25 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Hocus Pocus?
- 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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