How can I tell which printing of which edition my books are?
Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 5:54 amI have been checking all over the internet to find out and there is SO MUCH conflicting information! My books do not say first printing but they also have no numbers and do not say which printing or editions they are. I would be happy to take pictures of the books and the pages with the publishers info and send them.
They are all printed by Macmillan, and they have no dust jackets which furthur complicates matters. They are hardcovers and I hesitate to say they are leather but they are not cloth covered. Every book is a different color and the names and/ or pictures on the covers are in black print. I would have to double check on which book is which color.
They just say copyright 1950, 1952,etc printed by Macmillan, address, usa, etc etc.. but no numbers, nothing. I tried to look up typographical errors which indicate printing but I had no luck down this avenue, either.
I have the whole set except The Last Battle. I know the value of the books would be greatly increased if the set was complete.I contacted a local antiquarian but he wasn't really interested in helping me. He basically said the books are not pristine so they are worthless.
If anyone has any idea of how I could find this information out I would greatly appreciate any advice/ help.
They are all printed by Macmillan, and they have no dust jackets which furthur complicates matters. They are hardcovers and I hesitate to say they are leather but they are not cloth covered. Every book is a different color and the names and/ or pictures on the covers are in black print. I would have to double check on which book is which color.
They just say copyright 1950, 1952,etc printed by Macmillan, address, usa, etc etc.. but no numbers, nothing. I tried to look up typographical errors which indicate printing but I had no luck down this avenue, either.
I have the whole set except The Last Battle. I know the value of the books would be greatly increased if the set was complete.I contacted a local antiquarian but he wasn't really interested in helping me. He basically said the books are not pristine so they are worthless.
If anyone has any idea of how I could find this information out I would greatly appreciate any advice/ help.