First edition design publishing ebook and print ebook. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. A couple of the books had stickers on the jackets that were hard to get off. But for older books, or books originally published by small imprints, the first run may have been as few as 100 copies.
Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book. That bold declaration cant always be taken as authoritative, though. All following statements 1976, 1981, and 1988 are essentially the same. Many modern first editions indicate they are later printings by dropping one of the numbers in a number sequence on the page. Edition and printing can be used fairly interchangeably in talking about collectible books, especially in regard to modern fiction.
Lately, first edition has become widely accepted tto mean first edition, first printing when buying or selling books although, technically speaking, it shouldnt be. Sometimes the word first edition will helpfully be printed on that page, often described as first edition stated by booksellers. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers around the world. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the books title to see first edition identification points for a particular book.
Books at amazon the books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing. Adding to the confusion, publishers will often change the way that they identify first editions. Essential oils desk reference special first edition. You were very professional and offered personal attention. Browse through our inventory, discuss a specific book or consign your inventory. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very. The proven 4week formula to go from zero to bestseller as a firsttime author. The first edition statement was occasionally left out in subsequent printings, but the presence of laterpublished titles within the book may help to identify it as a later edition. First edition design formats and submits your book to thousands of distribution points worldwide and to the top. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4941 other libraries. The independent online booksellers association has a a first edition primer which discusses several aspects of identifying first editions including publishing and specific publishers way of designating first editions. First edition identification would be an easy task if there were only one publishing house and they remained consistent in their printing methods over the years, but alas this is far from the case. Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz first edition 1900.
This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. The first edition rare books rare books by notable people. Depending on who has published the book and what formats it has been published in, youll be looking for hardcover books mostly. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value. Mar 10, 2014 the printline is included on the first print as well. The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. From notable authors, historical figures, and past presidents our inventory is expansive. We specialize exclusively in the wizard of oz books series. With over 20 years serving oz collectors, we had an opportunity to obtain a large collection of oz books and memorabilia. First edition books original first editions signed. Since the modern library series was founded in 1917, it has always had a distinctive colophon, which may also be helpful in first edition identification.
Call of the wild by jack london, first edition, macmillan. First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. In our limited experience with this publisher, no statement on the first edition. First edition design publishing has given me a wonderful experience by publishing my first book within a few days of submission. Oct 03, 2019 many publishers will print the hardcover edition of a book and call that a first edition, then print the same text in paperback and call it a first edition as well. Doubleday united kingdom according to their 2001 statement, the publishing house follows the convention of transworld publishers, ltd united kingdom.
We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books. A new version of the book is then typeset, which becomes the second edition. First edition design publishing hybrid traditional and. Biblio offers nearly 100 million used books and rare books for sale from professional antiquarian booksellers around the world. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the dissemination of all manner of cultural material. Speaking generally, first editions will hold the most value if they are first editions, first printings. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books.
First edition identification by publisher ag in the case of titles published before 1900, the key to first edition identification is often the date on the title page. Each publisher has a different method of designating firsts and they change it regularly, too. How to identify first editions book collecting guide. For some blockbuster titles, this can be as many as 50,000 copies or more. History of publishing, an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in book. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. Identifying and collecting first editions shop for books. In publishing terms, a first edition book is all copies that were printed from the same setting of type as when first published. If a book is a first edition it will carry the notice first publishedfirst published in great britian 19if it is a reprint or a second or subsequent edition the original notice will be followed by reprinted 19 or second edition 19 as appropriate. Many publishers will print the hardcover edition of a book and call that a first edition, then print the same text in paperback and call it a first edition. How much new material is needed for a second edition of a book. A limited edition book is a book released in a limitedquantity print run, usually fewer than copies much smaller than publishing industry standards. First edition of the federalist, one of the rarest and most significant books in american political history, which exerted a powerful influence in procuring the adoption of the federal constitution.
About first edition design publishing a hybrid publisher. Also keep in mind that identifying the book as a second edition you are conveying that this book was worthy of republishing it, that has withstood the test of time, and perhaps so many people have bought the first edition that it sold out, requiring the second edition. A first edition, first printing, published by bloomsbury in 1999. The first edition book that sold at auction is also a third state, meaning that it was an early printing shortly after the second printing of the first edition. Its easy to use, and small and light enough to fit in your pocket. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in london. First state, second state, and third state books are usually identified due to some change in later printings, either in the binding or the text. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in. In the case of titles published before 1900, the key to first edition identification is often the date on the title page. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Each company does their first edition identification if they do any at all differently, so unless youve got a handydandy housebyhouse guide, the whole concept can make you go a bit crosseyed.
The beginners guide to identifying first editions book riot. First published in gb november 1991 by victor gollancz ltd second impression november 1991 third impression november 1991 fourth impression march 1994 fifth impression july 1999 this edition first published in gb 1998 by vgltd so theres a published date, impression dates, and an edition published date. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. The first edition refers to a book s first printing run. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable book riot. Zempel more than 1,700 different publishers and their ways of designating a first edition are listed most follow the above guidelines, but there are many that have a unique way of designating a first edition. First edition design publishing hybrid traditional and self. The book is bound in the publishers green cloth and is in great shape. As weve mentioned elsewhere, first edition means the first printing of a book. Rowling s harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable. See what bloggers and the media say about librarything. But publishers are the only ones who use the term that way. Response 04072020 has received many sets of royalties from us dating back to 2014 and as recent as february 2020. First edition design publishing aggregator formats, converts and submits your book to over thousands of ebook and pod print distribution points worldwide and to the top internet retailers including but not limited to.
We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Firstedition identification by publisher ag in the case of titles published before 1900, the key to first edition identification is often the date on the title page. When you shop online at the first edition rare books, youll find exactly that. If no changes are made to the book, such as a new chapter, a new preface by the author, etc. First edition design publishing aggregator formats, converts and submits your book. There is no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Our books are historically important and allow the reader to own a piece of history. Since our founding in 1992, first book has distributed more than 175 million books. The first edition rare books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. For publishers, first edition may just mean the first version of the text, without significant revisions. Talk about what you love with other committed bibliophiles. Essential oils desk reference special first edition life science publishing on. The book is only described as a second edition if significant changes are made to the copy. The presence of a date on the title page alone may identify books published prior to the mid1800s.
First edition design publishing aggregator formats, converts and submits your book to over thousands of ebook and pod print distribution points worldwide and to the top internet retailers including but not. Browse through our inventory or contact us to discuss your rare book collection. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime. The first edition continues until the book is changed. First printing, first impression, and first published are other ways of publishers stating the first edition. To a publisher, all printings within an edition are the first edition. However, that uk first edition comes in a red dust jacket and also in a green dust jacket.
The binding is tight with minor wear to the boards. Unless the author or publishers makes changes to the text, adds something like an appendix or authors note, or revises the text, there is only one edition from format to format. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. For book collectors, first edition identification is a vital skill. There is no one way to identify the first edition of a book. Subsequent printings omit first edition and include an updated print line. The first editions worth most tend to be those published in small quantities for example, an authors first books, published before she was wellknown. First book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Another note here on the use of the term first edition. You can buy a guide to identifying first editions to make some sense of the confusion. Use our guide to learn how to identify first editions from a variety of publishers. First edition design publishing book, pod, ebook, audio. A pocket guide to the identification of first editions details the methods over 4,600 different publishers use to identify their first editions. About the first edition the first edition offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books.
The presence of a date on the title page alone may identify books published prior to the mid1800s as first editions. The vast majority of first editions published before 1900 had the year of publication on the title page this is true for fiction and nonfiction titles. Many thanks to debi for her prompt responses to my emails. Since 1914, states first published in year on the page of the first edition. Raptis rare books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. But dont assume all hardcovers are first printings. First edition archives raptis rare books fine rare and. If the word first edition is on the page with a number. More often than not, conventions for distinguishing first editions vary from publishing house to publishing house. The order of the phoenix book has a food stain on the first. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. The higher the quantity printed the less likely the book will become scarce and thus increase in value. First edition design publishing is a hybrid publisher that falls between traditional and self publishing the best of both worlds.
Influencer fast track series book 5 kindle edition. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. First edition most often refers to the first commercial publication of a work between its own covers, even if it was first printed in a periodical. Browse through our inventory below or contact us to discuss your rare books. Snag a book from over 2000 earlyrelease books every month. The first edition of a facsimile reprint is the reprint publishers first edition, but not the first edition of the work itself. The first edition offers collectors the finest notable rare books.
Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. For many collectors, the 1950s represent a golden age of literature full of rich pickings. So if you ask the printer to print 10,000 copies of a book and then you sell them all and go back and ask for another 7,500 copies, the first 10,000 copies was the first printing. The decade is famous for producing books that have had a huge impact. Youll likely recover the cost of this book very quickly, with your new ability to figure out whats a first edition. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition 1896 2. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. Over the years there have been thousands of publishers, each using various methods for distinguishing a first edition. It is compact because of space limitations, and dealers of any size should consider one of the two books in the reference book section. The first three definitely arent first edition copies and honestly im not too sure if the other ones are or not either.
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