Take Ten First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Take Ten by Shel Silverstein (Pacific Stars and Stripes, 1955), the first point to check: Title page: “Pacific Stars and Stripes 1955” at the foot, with Silverstein’s signature-style logo and a drawing of a GI pointing.
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Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| Very good | $1,334 | $1,334 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Take Ten.
✓ Title page: “Pacific Stars and Stripes 1955” at the foot, with Silverstein’s signature-style logo and a drawing of a GI pointing
✓ Copyright page: “All rights reserved. Copyright 1955”, “Printed in Tokyo, Japan, Kyoya Printing Company”
✓ Binding: original illustrated paper-covered boards with an unpaginated text block
✓ Dust jacket: white with a dense pattern of cartoon figures, TAKE TEN in large red letters, by Shel Silverstein in red
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Take Ten is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Pacific Stars and Stripes 1955” at the foot, with Silverstein’s signature-style logo and a drawing of a GI pointing ✓ Copyright page: “All rights reserved. Copyright 1955”, “Printed in Tokyo, Japan, Kyoya Printing Company” ✓ Binding: original illustrated paper-covered boards with an unpaginated text block ✓ Dust jacket: white with a dense pattern of cartoon figures, TAKE TEN in large red letters, by… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Take Ten worth?
- $1,569 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 Take Ten?
- 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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