When was the first modern library book published?

When was the first modern library book published?

A few are first editions. Most Modern Library 1st editions published after 1925 indicate “First Modern Library Edition”: a list of Modern Library titles that don’t state a first edition can be found at Scot Kamins Modern Library Collecting WWW Site. It is unusual to find pre-1930 Modern Library editions in their dust jackets.

What was the first edition of Harry Potter?

‘Hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the ‘Holy Grail’ for Potter collectors…Only 500 were published and 300 went to libraries. The main characteristics of a 1997 first edition first issue are a print line that reads 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and the crediting of “Joanne Rowling”, not JK.

How big are library books in 1929-39?

These binding types and dust jackets are the most common for the 1929-39 era of the Modern Library. The books are approximately 6.5″ x 4.5″ – as are all Modern Library books prior to 1939. 163.1: Misc: An Anthology of American Negro Literature

How much is the first edition of the Philosopher’s Stone?

The first editions of the deluxe edition from 1999 are also desirable with prices from $450 to $2,500. Paperback first editions of the Philosopher’s Stone are also quite scare and attract four-figure price-tags – sometimes five figures if in excellent condition.

Which is the first printing of a book?

The first commercial print run of a novel is called the first printing of the first edition. If that first group sells out then another batch of books is printed. The new batch will now will be labeled second printing of the first edition. The first edition continues until the book is changed.

When did they start putting first editions on books?

Since about 1934, first editions have consistently stated “First Edition” with no additional printings indicated on the copyright page. Some 1970s titles, particularly children’s books, have a sequence of numbers appears on the last printed page with “1” present in first editions.

What was the first printing press in the world?

The four-color Iris press from Koenig & Bauer can be used for printing banknotes. Over time security printing becomes one of the main focus points of the company. Komori Machine Works is founded in Kitashinmachi, near Tokyo. Their first lithograph roll printing press is developed in 1925. A 32-inch manual sheetfed offset press follows in 1928.

When was first edition added to the copyright page?

From the late 1920s through the 1930s, “Published (Month, Year)” on the copyright page with no additional printings listed indicated a first edition. Later on, “First Edition” was added above “Published (Month, Year),” but “Published (Month, Year)” remained on reprints and “First Edition” was removed.