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A Pocket Guide to the Identification of First Editions
Sixth edition, revised. A handy guide to the way different publishers identify their first editions. iv , 112 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. 12mo..
112 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1995
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May 10, 2013
THIS REVIEW IS OF THE SEVENTH EDITION PUBLISHED IN 2012
There is nothing more aggravating to a book collector to find out that the First Edition they bought is in fact not a First Edition. Various publishers pay varying degrees of attention to identification of their First Editions and some are very laid back about it.
As there is no Industry Standard (hint, hint, BIG hint to Publishers) each has chosen different methods. Add to this the fact the various Book Club Editions sometimes use the First Edition imprints without removing the reference to First Edition and all bets are off. This leaves book collectors in a quandary as to the pedigree of their beloved First Editions.
What Bill McBride has attempted to do in this handy guide is first define what a First Edition is, and more importantly what it is not. Second and also of importance he has extensively investigated various Publishers and denoted how they treat the First Edition issue.
Much expanded from the last version issued in 2002, the 2012 issue lists 5,835 past and present English language publishers and the methods they use to identify First Editions.
As this is truly a pocket guide you can take it with you.
A great resource tool for book collectors. Recommended.
There is nothing more aggravating to a book collector to find out that the First Edition they bought is in fact not a First Edition. Various publishers pay varying degrees of attention to identification of their First Editions and some are very laid back about it.
As there is no Industry Standard (hint, hint, BIG hint to Publishers) each has chosen different methods. Add to this the fact the various Book Club Editions sometimes use the First Edition imprints without removing the reference to First Edition and all bets are off. This leaves book collectors in a quandary as to the pedigree of their beloved First Editions.
What Bill McBride has attempted to do in this handy guide is first define what a First Edition is, and more importantly what it is not. Second and also of importance he has extensively investigated various Publishers and denoted how they treat the First Edition issue.
Much expanded from the last version issued in 2002, the 2012 issue lists 5,835 past and present English language publishers and the methods they use to identify First Editions.
As this is truly a pocket guide you can take it with you.
A great resource tool for book collectors. Recommended.
June 4, 2025
It's not the newest edition, but that doesn't matter.
It's a small leaflet with a short explanation of first editions and then a long, long list of publishers with notes.
I love it. Gets me a level-up in book-collecting.
It's a small leaflet with a short explanation of first editions and then a long, long list of publishers with notes.
I love it. Gets me a level-up in book-collecting.
August 14, 2008
An indispensable guide for collectors.
October 2, 2011
Sixth edition, third printing. Copyright 2000.
A MUST-HAVE for collectors and sellers of books! Don't let those book club editions fool you EVER again!
A MUST-HAVE for collectors and sellers of books! Don't let those book club editions fool you EVER again!
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December 31, 2011Thanks to my 'to be' friend, Debra, for this recommendation.
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