"How can you find out whether the US or UK book is the real true first edition?"

"How do you tell if a book is starting to tone?"

"How Does the Number Line Impact a Book's Collectible Value?"

"What is 'Double-Signing' in a Book? And Do You Offer Personalized Autographs?"

"What is 'Spray' and does it affect a book's collectible value?"

"Where can you buy protective covers for books?"

"Why does Barnes & Noble have books with different ISBNs?"

John explains the connection between Norwood Press and Cahill limited edition books

For this particular title, both jackets were selected by the publisher without prejudice.

Understanding Mira Books' publishing page information and identifying first editions

I recently came across a first edition of “The Front Page” by Ben Hecht & Charles McArthur...

The designation "THUS" is a reference that that is the first appearance of a title in that format. Typically the book has appeared previously in a different format.

Dennis McMillan editions always came out before the NY publisher editions. Dennis created beautiful books (all books were short run/limited editions), but unfortunately he closed up shop a couple of
years ago.

They are and there is no "10" in the number line. The edition you have is a true first.

The true hallmark of any collection is its completeness.  This is particularly true of book collections.

The first edition of Wool 1 has a cover that looks like gray cloth, with the word "Wool" made out of green hills and blue skies.

A Norwood Press on the outside, a Berkley book on the inside. What do I have here sitting in front of me?

It has to do with the focus of the story line and the number of words.

The true 1st of Booked to Die is 8.5 inches tall.

The signature is without inscription. A remainder mark is just that - a mark to the page edges of a book.

On various editions the publisher produces signed editions at the warehouse for distribution to bookstores. These are frequently signed on a blank page, added to the book at binding.

The edition designation is only available on the copyright page of the book. To ascertain if a book is a first edition, we recommend McBride’s Pocket Identification of Modern First editions, which will help you decode the indicators.

Blue Gold (Clive Cussler with co-author Paul Kemprecos) was released by Penguin as an original paperback and as such, no standard hardcover edition was issued. However, two hardcovers...

We prefer Gaylord (and have them on the Accessory link on the site) as they are clearer and brighter covers.  1.5 mil. should do fine (it's what we use).  When storing your books...

You're not alone in having a hard time finding those answers; the info just isn't easily accessible. However, I have had occasional success finding...

Occasionally, publishers will put on the stickers while the lacquer on the jacket is not quite dry. In this case removing the sticker pulls the lacquer from the jacket, leaving a dull spot...

Take a look a the image on this link (to the ad on our store): http://www.vjbooks.com/Christopher-Moore-Sacre-Bleu-p/moosacr01.htm   The dark blue is literally the jacket and it only covers ½ of the boards of the book. The board has the special design on it, so it’s a nice “art” piece.

It’s kind of in the eye of the beholder. Personally, if the author is still living and a possibility for future signings exist, I would prefer the unsigned, pristine copy. However, if future signing is unlikely, I would take the signed remainder marked copy...

We don't recommend attaching bookplates to books. We simply "lay it in" between the left flap of the jacket and the acetate cover we put on the jackets. Attaching...

"Wish You Well" was only produced in the shorter version. Many collectors don't like this because it looks like a book club edition.

The Immoralists is not a bookclub. This book was initially issued as an eBook only. A short run hardcover was later issued by Thomas and Mercer. As such, there is no price on the dustjacket, and no...

The simple one is yes, they use different weights and grades of paper. However, the modern novel is typically printed on...

We were not familiar with Permanent Press, but did check McBride's and it reads:  "Permanent Press used two different conventions for indicating...

It's artistic!  The publisher wanted to show the bookshelves on the front and back boards and not have the jacket cover it up

Yes, they renamed the book Obelisk for UK release.

No, the publisher issued the books without a jacket.

"Dennis Feltham Jones (1917 – 1981) was a British science fiction author who wrote as D.F. Jones, so consequently true 1sts are UK editions, and quite scarce.  Your best chance to find them is by

What is the difference between Serial and Serial Uncut by Blake Crouch and J.A. Konrath?

Joe and Blake got such a positive response from the short story (Serial) that they expanded it (Serial Uncut). Serial is available in the chap book produced by Norwood Press (on our site). Serial Uncut is only available as an ebook through Blake's site (for now).

We checked with the publisher and were assured that the book with the number line (on the bottom of the copy write page reading 10 9 8, etc.) ending in 1 is the 1st edition 1st print of this book. For some reason Doubleday stepped...

Rough cut" is also known as "deckled edged" - the pages of the book are not smooth, but have a more "antiquarian" look and feel...

Different publishers use different conventions to identify First Editions. Very few use the words "First Edition." We highly recommend McBride's...

There are lots of reasons UK editions are more expensive. First, dollars vs. pounds sterling. The exchange rate...

"I notice that UK editions generally are valued more than US editions. Is this because they are a shorter run, or just that books usually cost more in the UK?