Being And Time First Edition
A first English edition, first issue (Harper & Brothers) of Being And Time by Martin Heidegger (Harper & Brothers, 1962) is worth about $690 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $14,428 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: imprint “Harper & Brothers, Publishers, New York”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$690
Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $794 | $14,428 | $14,428 | $3,703 |
| Near fine | $690 | $12,547 | $12,547 | $3,220 |
| Very good | $587 | $10,665 | $10,665 | $2,800 |
| Good | — | $2,380 | $2,618 | $2,380 |
| Fair | — | $1,960 | $2,156 | $1,960 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Being And Time.
✓ Title page: imprint “Harper & Brothers, Publishers, New York”
✓ Copyright page: “© SCM Press Ltd 1962”
✓ Binding: grayish-blue cloth
✓ Dust jacket: front flap opens “Harper is privileged to present the first publication in English of Martin Heidegger’s Being and Time”
✓ Price: $12.50 on the front flap (unclipped); later issues kept the price, so it alone doesn’t prove a first issue
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Being And Time is a first English edition, first issue (Harper & Brothers)?
- ✓ Title page: imprint “Harper & Brothers, Publishers, New York” ✓ Copyright page: “© SCM Press Ltd 1962” ✓ Binding: grayish-blue cloth ✓ Dust jacket: front flap opens “Harper is privileged to present the first publication in English of Martin Heidegger’s Being and Time” ✓ Price: $12.50 on the front flap (unclipped); later issues kept the price, so it alone doesn’t prove a first issue The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first English edition, first issue (Harper & Brothers) of Being And Time worth?
- $587–$794 unsigned, up to $14,428 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 English edition, first issue (Harper & Brothers) of Being And Time worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Martin Heidegger is valued at about $12,547, against $690 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of Being And Time?
- 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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