I am just curious how I can determine if a book is a first edition. I think I remember hearing once that that series of numbers (1-10) on the copyright page is used to determine, but I cannot remember how to decipher them.
2006-09-08 13:45:51 · 11 answers · asked by sdgoodguy270 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If the number 1 is among the numbers you refer to then it is a first edition. They delete one of the numbers in sequence for every printing.
2006-09-08 13:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by jidwg 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The numbers are one guideline. You will need a good book on the subject. Each publisher has a way of indicating whether or not the book is a first edition. Some, quite simply say First Edition. Others will say First Trade Edition which is not a genuine first edition. If the number 1 does not appear in a series, it probably is not a first edition. Get a good book for determining this information.
2006-09-08 20:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some books are marked as first editions. But generally speaking, most published works only have one edition. The vast majority die in the first edition, never to be produced again.
Book collecting is complex. The link below gives some insight into the meaning of the term “first edition.”
2006-09-08 23:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by goicuon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If in the series of numbers they are all there, including the 1, it is a first edition. Numbers are filed off for each printing. The same page may also say "First Edition".
2006-09-08 20:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it should say so in one of the first pages, where it has the publishing information. should have the year, the copyright holder, the edition or how many reprints it has so far, among other things.
2006-09-08 20:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by humdrum 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should say First Edition, on the inside cover, also have the date,,, or the one I have has that written in it.
2006-09-08 20:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by avery 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
contact the publisher they should know what edition the book is
2006-09-08 20:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by superphreak169 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pages on first editions are not smooth. They are different lenghts.
2006-09-08 21:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it should say on the cover or the inside.or if you find the sequel then it will say on the back or in the book.
2006-09-08 20:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by bwlingaint 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is usually stated in the cover
2006-09-09 08:04:18 · answer #10 · answered by cG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋