How To Spot A First Edition Book & Why Is It Typically Worth More?

How To Spot A First Edition Book & Why Is It Typically Worth More?

Typically First Editions have more value than any other edition.

How do you know what is a First Edition?

* The copyright date is the same as the date the book was published.

* Look for the words "FIRST EDITION" on the Copyright Page.

* Look at the "Print Run Number". This is a sequence of numbers usually 1-10. It may be descending or in alternating order.
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Why is a First Edition typically worth more?

The First Edition is the very first group of books printed for a specific title before any major changes to the text or page layout are made.

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