Autobiography Of A Yogi First Edition
A first edition, first printing of Autobiography Of A Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda (Philosophical Library, 1946) is worth about $1,840 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $16,664 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Copyright, 1946, by Paramhansa Yogananda”, “Printed in the United States of America”, “Published by The Philosophical Library, Inc., 15 East 40th Street, New York, N. Y.”, with no later edition or printing lines.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,840
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $2,116 | $16,664 | $16,664 | $3,491 |
| Near fine | $1,840 | $14,490 | $14,490 | $3,036 |
| Very good | $1,564 | $12,317 | $12,317 | $2,640 |
| Good | — | $4,840 | $4,400 | $2,640 |
| Fair | — | $4,840 | $4,400 | $2,640 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Autobiography Of A Yogi.
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1946, by Paramhansa Yogananda”, “Printed in the United States of America”, “Published by The Philosophical Library, Inc., 15 East 40th Street, New York, N. Y.”, with no later edition or printing lines
✓ Title page: Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramhansa Yogananda, with a preface by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, M.A., D.Litt., D.Sc., Philosophical Library, New York
✓ Frontispiece: portrait of Yogananda with his facsimile signature
✓ Binding: blue cloth, gilt title on the front board and spine
✓ Dust jacket: blue jacket, sepia portrait of Yogananda, “Autobiography of a Yogi” in white and yellow, back panel listing “Books of Lasting Value”
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Autobiography Of A Yogi is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright, 1946, by Paramhansa Yogananda”, “Printed in the United States of America”, “Published by The Philosophical Library, Inc., 15 East 40th Street, New York, N. Y.”, with no later edition or printing lines ✓ Title page: Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramhansa Yogananda, with a preface by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, M.A., D.Litt., D.Sc., Philosophical Library, New York ✓ Frontispiece: portrait of… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Autobiography Of A Yogi worth?
- $1,564–$2,116 unsigned, up to $16,664 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 Autobiography Of A Yogi worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Paramhansa Yogananda is valued at about $14,490, against $1,840 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Autobiography Of A Yogi?
- 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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