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First Editions – Part 1: Defining “First Edition”
Posted by J Wesley Baker on
When a collector is looking for a first edition, he or she is seeking a book from the first printing, not a later printing, even if the text and binding remain the same. To make the point, the Ahearns write that “for a collector, the first edition/first printing is the most desirable” (p. 7, emphasis added). Using both terms might seem redundant but describing a book as “first edition/first printing” removes any doubt of what is meant.
Understanding the various formats of a single book
Posted by J Wesley Baker on
One thing that can be confusing for someone who is starting out collecting books is telling the difference between the various formats of a book. This post provides tips on identifying Trade, Book Club, Large Format, Trade Paperback and Mass Market Paperbook books.
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