Fine Edition Books
From paperbacks to limited edition hardcovers, almost all of our inventory is in excellent condition.
What is the difference between editions of books?
In publishing, an edition is defined as all copies of a book printed from the same typesetting, and a book is only described as a second edition if significant changes are made to the copy; you can probably see why there is so much debate about first editions.
What’s the difference between 1st edition and 2nd edition books?
A first edition is the first printing of a book; while a first edition may have multiple printings and a second edition will usually be noted only if there are significant changes to the text, a first printing is the only true first edition for a collector.
What is edition of a book?
The second edition was only published in America, and it was a specific version of a book, magazine, or newspaper that was printed at one time. An edition is the total number of copies of a particular book or newspaper that are printed at one time.
What is considered a first edition book?
A book that has been printed and distributed for the first time is known as a first edition.
Why are there so many editions of books?
Publishers want new editions so they can make money selling copies of the new edition and reduce the market for used copies; the new edition may be significantly updated, but in many cases, the updates are minor.
What first edition books are worth money?
20 Iconic Books You Probably Have That Are Now Valuable
- J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997)
- Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (1957)
- Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902)
- The Bible (1600 u2013 1630)
- Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book (1894-1895):
How do I know if my book is worth money?
Fill out this form with enough information to generate a list of comparable copies. You don’t have to include every word of the title or author’s name.
What are the most valuable first edition books?
The World’s Most Expensive Books
- Tales of Beedle the Bard. Original price: $3.98 million.
- The First Atlas. Original price: $3.9 million.
- The Northumberland Bestiary.
- Shakespeare’s First Folio.
- Bomberg Babylonian Talmud.
- The Canterbury Tales.
- The Gutenberg Bible.
Do I need a new ISBN for a second edition?
If you create a new edition with new material to “freshen” the book and give it new marketing life, you’ll need a new ISBN. If you change the title of the book, you’ll need a new ISBN (remember, your ISBN identifies a specific work). If the price of the book changes, you won’t need a new ISBN.
What is the difference between impression and edition?
u201cStrictly speaking, an edition comprises all copies of a book printed at any time or times from one setting-up of type without substantial change (including copies printed from stereotype, electrotype, or similar plates made from that setting of type),u201d according to John Carter in ABC for Book Collectors.
Can a paperback be a first edition?
Look for the words “First Edition” on the Copyright Page. However, just because you see those words doesn’t mean you have a valuable book! Many publishers will print a hardcover edition of a book and call it a first edition, then print the same text in paperback and call it a first edition as well.
How many books are printed in a first edition?
For instance, a publisher preparing a brand new book sets the type and prints 1000 copies u2013 this is the first edition, first impression u2013 the book is a commercial success, so he decides to print more copies a few months later.
How can you tell if a book is rare?
A rare book, according to dictionary.com, is any book that is difficult to find due to its early printing date, limited issue, special character of an edition or binding, or historical interest; however, these are not always the criteria for identifying a rare book.
How much are 1st edition Harry Potter books worth?
“Prices for first edition first printings range from around $6,500 to around $6,500, with a good selection between $4,000 and $5,000 u2013 many signed by the author u2013 though cheaper copies are available.”
How can you tell if a Harry Potter book is a first edition?
On the copyright page of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (US title), the number line will be 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 8 9/9 0/0 01 02, along with “Printed in the United States of America.23” and “First American edition, October 1998.” Prices for later editions in good condition are in three figures.