Thirst First Edition

Mary Oliver · Beacon Press, 2006 · First edition, first printing

For a first edition, first printing of Thirst by Mary Oliver (Beacon Press, 2006), the first point to check: Copyright page: “© 2006 by Mary Oliver” with the line 09 08 07 06 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 — the printing digits must end in 1 (no “First Edition” statement).

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How do I know if my copy of Thirst is a first edition, first printing?

✓ Copyright page: “© 2006 by Mary Oliver” with the line 09 08 07 06 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 — the printing digits must end in 1 (no “First Edition” statement) ✓ Dust jacket: cream linen-look front with a sepia road photograph, title “THIRST” in maroon ✓ Price: $22.00 on the jacket flap ✓ Binding: cream paper-covered boards, maroon cloth spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first edition, first printing of Thirst worth?

$1,208 signed, 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 Thirst?

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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