Siddhartha First Edition
Hermann Hesse · S. Fischer, 1922 · First edition, first printing (1.–6. Auflage)
A first edition, first printing (1.–6. Auflage) of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (S. Fischer, 1922) is worth about $3,353 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “Erste bis sechste Auflage” stated.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$3,353
Valued from 1 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $3,856 |
| Near fine | $3,353 |
| Very good | $2,850 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Siddhartha.
✓ Copyright page: “Erste bis sechste Auflage” stated
✓ Title page: “Siddhartha / Eine indische Dichtung” · S. Fischer / Verlag / Berlin, 1922
✓ Binding: orange printed paper boards, lettered in black
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Siddhartha is a first edition, first printing (1.–6. Auflage)?
- ✓ Copyright page: “Erste bis sechste Auflage” stated ✓ Title page: “Siddhartha / Eine indische Dichtung” · S. Fischer / Verlag / Berlin, 1922 ✓ Binding: orange printed paper boards, lettered in black The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing (1.–6. Auflage) of Siddhartha worth?
- $2,850–$3,856 unsigned, 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 Siddhartha?
- 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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