Hey all
A good few years ago I bought a 2nd hand copy of Weber's Lifesavers book (excellent by the way) and I will be selling it (a house move necessitates , sadly).
When I bought it I was under the impression that it was First Edition, but it lacks the usual "First Edition" statement on the copyright page that is in my other 1st Ed Kaufman & Co books. The copyright is dated 1991, which matches the introduction in the book.
I assume the book has been reprinted at least once, and I really don't want to accidentally claim the book is 1st Ed if it isn't. Do I have a 1st or a reprint?
Also, for completeness, my copy is lacking a dustcover... was this book originally issued with one?
Many thanks,
orangejuicedrinker
I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
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Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
My first edition "Lifesavers" has "First Edition" printed on the copyright page. The customary row of numbers (6 5 4 3 2 1) indicates the first printing.
It did not come with a dustjacket.
Hope this helps!
It did not come with a dustjacket.
Hope this helps!
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Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
That certainly settles it. It appears I got a little ripped off. Live and learn.
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
If it is of any help, Lifesavers are known as Polo mints in the UK.
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Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
The title of the book would not have made any sense if we called it "Polo Mints"!
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Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
That row of numbers indicates the printing, not the edition. Thus, if the number sequence is missing the 1, it's the first edition, second print run. If it's missing the 1 and 2, it's the first edition, third print run. And so on.
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Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
Books are cool
Re: I have a couple questions about Lifesavers
orangejuicedrinker wrote:Books are cool
Just don't leave them in the sun.