Zorba the Greek First Edition
For a first edition (Greek original) of Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis (Dimitrakos, Athens, 1946 · first Greek edition), the first point to check: Title page: “ΒΙΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΛΕΞΗ ΖΟΡΜΠΑ”, publisher Αρχαίος Εκδοτικός Οίκος Δημητράκου, Athens.
Not yet valued.
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $15,870 | $14,283 | $9,522 |
| Near fine | $13,800 | $12,420 | $8,280 |
| Very good | $12,000 | $10,800 | $7,200 |
| Good | $10,200 | $9,180 | $6,120 |
| Fair | $8,400 | $7,560 | $5,040 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Zorba the Greek.
✓ Title page: “ΒΙΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΛΕΞΗ ΖΟΡΜΠΑ”, publisher Αρχαίος Εκδοτικός Οίκος Δημητράκου, Athens
✓ Copyright page: “PRINTED IN GREECE — 1946”
✓ Signature: “Κάθε γνήσιο αντίτυπο φέρει την υπογραφή του συγγραφέα” (every genuine copy bears the author’s signature), with Kazantzakis’s ink signature on the same page
✓ Wrappers: buff illustrated wrappers, a standing figure of Zorba drawn in brown, title hand-lettered at upper left
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Zorba the Greek is a first edition (Greek original)?
- ✓ Title page: “ΒΙΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΛΕΞΗ ΖΟΡΜΠΑ”, publisher Αρχαίος Εκδοτικός Οίκος Δημητράκου, Athens ✓ Copyright page: “PRINTED IN GREECE — 1946” ✓ Signature: “Κάθε γνήσιο αντίτυπο φέρει την υπογραφή του συγγραφέα” (every genuine copy bears the author’s signature), with Kazantzakis’s ink signature on the same page ✓ Wrappers: buff illustrated wrappers, a standing figure of Zorba drawn in brown, title… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition (Greek original) of Zorba the Greek worth?
- $15,870 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.
- Can I sell my copy of Zorba the Greek?
- 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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