Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said
A first edition, first printing of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick (Doubleday, 1974) is worth about $932 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $11,914 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First edition” stated on the last line, below “Printed in the United States of America”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$932
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $932 | $11,914 | $11,914 |
| Very good | $791 | $10,127 | $10,127 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said.
✓ Copyright page: “First edition” stated on the last line, below “Printed in the United States of America”
✓ Title page: 1974 printed below the Doubleday, Garden City imprint
✓ Gutter code: “O50” printed in the gutter of page 231
✓ Price: $6.95 at the top of the front flap, below the code “F.M.T.T.P.S.” (unclipped)
✓ Binding: russet cloth, spine lettered in silver, “Doubleday Science Fiction” at the foot
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First edition” stated on the last line, below “Printed in the United States of America” ✓ Title page: 1974 printed below the Doubleday, Garden City imprint ✓ Gutter code: “O50” printed in the gutter of page 231 ✓ Price: $6.95 at the top of the front flap, below the code “F.M.T.T.P.S.” (unclipped) ✓ Binding: russet cloth, spine lettered in silver, “Doubleday Science Fiction” at the foot The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said worth?
- $791–$932 unsigned, up to $11,914 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 Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Philip K. Dick is valued at about $11,914, against $932 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said?
- 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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