Early printing (36. bis 40. auflage). Signed and briefly inscribed by Hermann Hesse on the verso of the half-title page. Bound in publisher's original blue cloth ruled in blind and stamped in gilt, with titles blocked in black on the spine; lacking the dust jacket. Near Fine with uneven toning to covers and pages lightly toned, else a very sharp copy. One of Hesse's best-known works, uncommon signed.