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Burroughs at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $792–$11,000, n=5). The auction record is $21,250 for Screaming Ghost (2018, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"William S. Burroughs value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}