Verbatim quotations from nearly 3,000 publishers about how they distinguish first from subsequent editions, integrating and sometimes contrasting their most recent statements with those from the 1984 and 1989 editions, the 1977 predecessor volume, and similar collections dating back as far as 1928. The arrangement is alphabetical by publisher with extensive cross-referencing of imprints and changed names. A short section also covers book club editions. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Seller: Dunaway Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Errata slip still present. Binding is tight and square. Pages are very clean and bright with no markings. Trivial shelving wear. Overall in excellent condition. Third Edition. DJ is now protected by a clear plastic cover. Seller Inventory # 344818
Seller: NorWester, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. Third edition. Errata slip explains 'line 14 would be the fifth printing, done in 1981" Unclipped dust jacket protected by plastic bodart on unmarred cover. Srong spine. White, tight, bright pages lay flat. Fine condition at worst. See photos. Seller Inventory # ABE-1747466420947
Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Red cloth blind stamped cover with gilt is clean, bright, and in near pristine condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Pages are clean and near pristine. Dust jacket has light shelf rubbing but in very good+ condition. Publisher's price of $35.00 on DJ flap. DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. ); 515 pages. Seller Inventory # 21063
Seller: Gregor Rare Books, Langley, WA, U.S.A.
Third US Edition. A Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. The authors provide first edition identification methodology of over 3000 trade and academic presses in the primary English speaking countries. An important reference manual for any collector or bookseller. Seller Inventory # 26428
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0930358139
Seller: Gregor Rare Books, Langley, WA, U.S.A.
First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. The authors provide first edition identification methodology of over 3000 trade and academic presses in the primary English speaking countries. An important reference manual for any collector or bookseller. Seller Inventory # 27852
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Third Edition - Combined Registry. Scarce edition. Fine red full-cloth boards, gilt cover and spine titles, lt. shelf wear. Pages fine; no writiing. Dust wrapper, slight shelf wear; unclipped 35.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Provides verbatim statements of selected North American, British Commonwealth, and Irish publishers on their methods of designating their respective first editions. 515 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 020870
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Large, thick, sturdy book, quality red cloth, very bright gilt lettering in frame at top front, lettering bright on spine, 515 pages with errata slip for page 3. DJ has very slight wear at top front tip, spine lightly faded, yellow back with facts and praise. Near Fine DJ/Very Fine book. Seller Inventory # 56290
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Third Edition. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Light foxing on text block edges.; 515 pages. Seller Inventory # 326868
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 83W74_34_0930358139