All Quiet On The Western Front
A first US edition, first printing of All Quiet On The Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (Little, Brown, 1929) is worth about $1,619 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $14,812 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Published June, 1929” followed by “First Printing”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,619
Valued from 4 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,862 | $14,812 | $14,812 |
| Near fine | $1,619 | $12,880 | $12,880 |
| Very good | $1,375 | $10,948 | $10,948 |
| Good | $196 | — | — |
| Fair | $174 | — | — |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of All Quiet On The Western Front.
✓ Copyright page: “Published June, 1929” followed by “First Printing”
✓ Title page: Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1929; translated by A. W. Wheen
✓ Dust jacket: soldier in a steel helmet by Paul Wenck, title in yellow
✓ Binding: tan cloth, author’s name in red at the head of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of All Quiet On The Western Front is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Published June, 1929” followed by “First Printing” ✓ Title page: Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1929; translated by A. W. Wheen ✓ Dust jacket: soldier in a steel helmet by Paul Wenck, title in yellow ✓ Binding: tan cloth, author’s name in red at the head of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of All Quiet On The Western Front worth?
- $174–$1,862 unsigned, up to $14,812 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 US edition, first printing of All Quiet On The Western Front worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Erich Maria Remarque is valued at about $12,880, against $1,619 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of All Quiet On The Western Front?
- 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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