A First Edition?: Statements Of Selected North American, British Commonwealth, And Irish Publishers On Their Methods Of Designating First Editions
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
An indispensable reference for bibliophiles, book collectors, and antiquarian booksellers alike, A First Edition?: Statements Of Selected North American, British Commonwealth, And Irish Publishers On Their Methods Of Designating First Editions presents a comprehensive compendium of publisher practices surrounding one of the most consequential questions in the rare book trade. The volume compiles direct statements from hundreds of publishers across North America, the British Commonwealth, and Ireland, detailing precisely how each house identifies and designates a first edition in its publications. With authoritative clarity, it instructs collectors on the often inconsistent and publisher-specific conventions — from number lines and copyright page notations to colophon statements — that determine a book's true first printing. The tone is strictly practical and reference-oriented, making it an essential desk companion for anyone who buys, sells, or appraises collectible books. No serious book hunter's library is complete without this meticulously assembled guide to navigating the nuanced world of edition identification.
Author: Edward N. Zempel & Linda A. Verkler
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, The Spoon River Press
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
An indispensable reference for bibliophiles, book collectors, and antiquarian booksellers alike, A First Edition?: Statements Of Selected North American, British Commonwealth, And Irish Publishers On Their Methods Of Designating First Editions presents a comprehensive compendium of publisher practices surrounding one of the most consequential questions in the rare book trade. The volume compiles direct statements from hundreds of publishers across North America, the British Commonwealth, and Ireland, detailing precisely how each house identifies and designates a first edition in its publications. With authoritative clarity, it instructs collectors on the often inconsistent and publisher-specific conventions — from number lines and copyright page notations to colophon statements — that determine a book's true first printing. The tone is strictly practical and reference-oriented, making it an essential desk companion for anyone who buys, sells, or appraises collectible books. No serious book hunter's library is complete without this meticulously assembled guide to navigating the nuanced world of edition identification.