Tales Of The South Pacific First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Tales Of The South Pacific by James A. Michener (The Macmillan Company, 1947) is worth about $628 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $3,809 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First Printing” stated, New York, The Macmillan Company, 1947; no Book-of-the-Month Club notice (BOMR, Camp Hill, PA).
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$628
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $722 | $3,809 | $3,809 |
| Near fine | $628 | $3,312 | $3,312 |
| Very good | $534 | $2,815 | $2,815 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Tales Of The South Pacific.
✓ Copyright page: “First Printing” stated, New York, The Macmillan Company, 1947; no Book-of-the-Month Club notice (BOMR, Camp Hill, PA)
✓ Binding: orange cloth, plain boards, spine lettered in blue
✓ Jacket: $3.00 on the front flap
✓ Not a first: the Book-of-the-Month Club facsimile also says “First Printing” but is bound in mustard cloth with a black mountain design on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Tales Of The South Pacific is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Printing” stated, New York, The Macmillan Company, 1947; no Book-of-the-Month Club notice (BOMR, Camp Hill, PA) ✓ Binding: orange cloth, plain boards, spine lettered in blue ✓ Jacket: $3.00 on the front flap ✓ Not a first: the Book-of-the-Month Club facsimile also says “First Printing” but is bound in mustard cloth with a black mountain design on the front board The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Tales Of The South Pacific worth?
- $534–$722 unsigned, up to $3,809 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.
- Is a signed first edition, first printing of Tales Of The South Pacific worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by James A. Michener is valued at about $3,312, against $628 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Tales Of The South Pacific?
- 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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