How
to Identify a First Edition
Positively
identifying first editions from later editions in the shortest possible
time greatly increases the enjoyment and satisfaction of book
collecting. Dealers rely on experience and reference books to identify
valuable first editions. What follows is an overview of how to
determine whether the book you have is a 1st edition. Keep in mind that
there are many exceptions to the brief examples below. A book's value
is subjective and open to opinion, but this introduction should give
you a start down the right path.....
What is a First
Edition?
The first commercial print run of the book is the first edition, first
printing. It's that simple. If for any reason there aren't enough books
in that run, and another batch is printed, they will still be first
edition books, but second printing - and nowhere near as collectable
.....(read
more)
How Much is my Book Worth?
One of the
most frequently asked questions of rare book dealers is "How much is my old book worth?"
First things
first .... What
factors contribute to the value of a collectible book? Two things
... #1 is Desire and #2 is Condition ... (read more)
What is an ISBN?
An ISBN (or
International Standard Book Number) is a unique 10
digit number printed on every new book starting around
1970. Every book sold anywhere in the world should have
a unique ISBN, meaning you can find any book in the world simply with
that one number ... (read more)
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