The Tiger Who Came to Tea First Edition
A first edition, first impression of The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr (Collins, 1968) is worth about $6,366 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “© text and illustrations Judith Kerr 1968” and “Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Tokyo Japan”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$6,366
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $6,366 |
| Very good | $5,412 |
| Good | $4,871 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Tiger Who Came to Tea.
✓ Copyright page: “© text and illustrations Judith Kerr 1968” and “Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Tokyo Japan”
✓ Title page: “Collins St James’s Place London SW1”
✓ Dust jacket: cream pictorial jacket, Sophie and the tiger at the tea table, title in black at the top
✓ Price: 15s (15 shillings) on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: cream pictorial boards repeating the front jacket design, title in black, spine lettered “Collins” at the foot
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Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “© text and illustrations Judith Kerr 1968” and “Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Tokyo Japan” ✓ Title page: “Collins St James’s Place London SW1” ✓ Dust jacket: cream pictorial jacket, Sophie and the tiger at the tea table, title in black at the top ✓ Price: 15s (15 shillings) on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: cream pictorial boards repeating the front jacket design, title in black… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of The Tiger Who Came to Tea worth?
- $4,871–$6,366 unsigned, 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 The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
- 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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