Reviews & Guides
Little Golden Book: Editions, Pricing and Numbering
Show Guide... Editions:
Ever look at a Little Golden book and wonder which edition it might
be. Well here is alittle information on the system used:
1. 1942-1946: Edition number will be found on the first or second page
of the book. Most books of this time period have blue spines and
dust jackets.
2. 1947-1970: On the last page of the book in the lower right corner by
the spine. You will find a letter corresponding with the edition.
A=first,
B=second, throught the alphabet and then repeated, AA=
twenty-seventh.
3.1971-1991: The bottom of one of the first two pages will be the
alphabet, A-Z. With each edition, a letter is removed so the
letter to the fartherest left indicates
the edition.
4. 1991-2001: In addition to the copyright date, will be a printing
date in Roman Numerals. If no Roman Numerals then it is the first
printing and numbers left off in error. An 'A' before the Roman
numerals indicates first edition. 'R' preceding the Roman
Numerals indicates a revision. If there is no letter before the
Roman numerals, the numerals indicate when the book was printed and
determining which edition can't be done.
5. 2001-present: During 2001 the Roman numerals were dropped and the
standard book method was implemented....The last number to the right of
the number line indicates the edition, and usually a first edition will
be states. For example: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 , will
indicate a first edition.
Changing Pricing:Show Guide... Have you noticed the number on the publishers page of a book and ever
wondered what they mean? They are printer's code and provides
information on the edition and printings of a book. The print
code indicates a print run and does not always guarantee a first
edition but certainly provides more information to verify edition.
They may be as simple as a line of numbers or letters:
Example of First Printings:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ABCD
abcdefg
Once new printings occur the publisher removes a number or letter
For example:
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 indicates third printing of the book
Later printings may only use a single number or a very small series.
For example:
30 31 32 or 30 would all indicate 30th printing of a book.
Some publishers will use a more complicated code.
fFor example
1 2 3 4 5 6 94 95 96 97 97 98
This would indicate first printing in the year 1994. To
verify first printing you would need to check the copyright date, which
would need to be 1994.
There are some publishers that have used unique methods of coding:
D.
Grosset & Dunlap: A Beginners Guide
Show Guide... Grosset and Dunlap publishers were founded in 1898. Their creative approach to publishing included rebinding cheap paperbacks, putting their own dust jackets on surplus books from other publishers, binding loose sheets purchased from other publishers, and printing books from purchased plates. All of these practices contribute to confusion today when trying to properly identify a G&D book. The key in most cases is the binding, which identifies the book as a G&D product and often shows that the copyright page information is incorrect.
The most obvious example is Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan series. These were originally published by McClurg, but G&D would purchase the plates to produce reprints. Unfortunately, they did so without removing the "first edition" notation on the copyright page, leading untutored booksellers to misclassify the books, and enabling the unscrupulous to misrepresent them. Any "first edition" statement on the copyright page is incorrect if G&D is not named as the publisher; any "first edition" statement on the copyright page where G&D is named as the publisher may not be correct and must be verified by reliable sources.
Although G&D is primarily known as a reprint house, they produced a number of first edition titles, which can be roughly divided between series and individual books.
Some Grosset & Dunlap highlights:
Original Series:
1. Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
2. The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon
3. Tom Swift by Victor Appleton (first series 1910-1935)
4. Tom Swift, Jr. by Victor Appleton II (second series 1954-1971)
4. Rick Brant Electronic Adventures by John Blaine
5. Photoplay editions ("first thus" due to inclusion of movie stills)
6. Judy Bolton by Margaret Sutton
7....
Book Club Edition Books
Show Guide... Most book collectors do not want to find they have a book club edition
book. Occassionally, a book club edition will be collectible, but
that is usually because of ornate bindings.
So how do you tell a book club edition? There are several clues
that can help you discover them. One immediate clue is that on
the lower corner of the dust jacket it says "Book Club
Edition" Another clue that can be found on the dust jacket
is that there is no price.(The lack of a price is not conclusive for a
book club edition but you should be suspicious). Book of the
Month Club, stamps the back cover in the lower right corner with a
symbol. Book club books are usually lighter as lighter thinner
paper is used. If your book is lacking a headband either top
bottom or along the spine, this may be another clue.
Grosset & Dunlap, J. Walter Black, A.L. Burt are all reprint
publishers. So even though it may look like a first edition, when
a book is published by one of these companies, you should be
wary.
CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED comic books IDENTIFYING REPRINTS
Show Guide... Classics Illustrated is one of the most challenging and addictive comic
book titles to collect. But it is also mystifying to many novice
collectors and non-collectors. This review is meant to bring the
uninitiated up to speed on Classics Illustrated collecting terminology.
The first thing that should be understood is that most Classics
Illustrated titles were continuously in print from the first time they
hit the newsstand until 1971. The 2nd issue (Ivanhoe), for
example, had 25 different printings over a period of 30 years.
Collectors refer to classics not just by issue number (1-169), but also HRN or HIGHEST REORDER NUMBER.
Every printing of every issue of Classics Illustrated printed from
April 1943 has an advertisement for all the Classics Illustrated titles
one could order. (Usually this is on the back cover but sometimes it is
on one of the inside covers.) The most recent title (highest
issue number) on that list is the HRN or Highest Reorder Number.
When referring to Classics Illustrated comics, collectors will give the
issue number first and then the HRN in parentheses.
For instance, let's say you have issue # 16, Gulliver's Travels.
Now look on the back cover and you'll see the highest issue on the
reorder list is # 155 (Lion of the North). A collector would
refer to that as:
Classics Illustrated # 16 (HRN 155)
or simply
Classics Illustrated 16 (155).
Another point to be understood is that THE SERIES WAS CONSTANTLY CHANGING, and THE REPRINTS TENDED TO EVOLVE ...
Oz Book First Editions: How to Identify
Show Guide... Beware the Oz books advertised as first editions on Ebay! Many
of these books are not actually the original printings of these books. Usually this is an
innocent mistake on the part of the seller, stemming from the fact that
copyright dates are the only dates given on most Oz books published
right up to recent times. As a result, sellers assume that the
book is a first edition because only one date is given. I made
this mistake myself with my childhood collection.
The most surefire way to determine the printing history of your book is
to use Bibliographia Oziana, an excellent reference published by the
International Wizard of Oz Club that is usually available in my Ebay store. I have attempted to describe
some general rules of thumb below for a brief online reference. Cautionary Note: In this review I use the term 'first
edition' to mean the earliest version of a book--i.e., the first printing of that particular book by the
original publisher. These are generally less common than later printings and are
the ones most sought after by collectors. (See Bibliographia Oziana p. 12 for more information--it can be confusing!).
Another good reference, that uses the more limited first edition
terminology, is Robin Olderman's 'Helpful Hints for Beginning Collectors'
in the Spring 1979 Baum Bugle magazine.
It is
easier to determine what is NOT a first edition rather than what is.
(Unfortunately, true first editions/first printings of most Oz books,
especially the earliest ones, are quite rare.) For example:
1) Most early Oz books were published by Reilly & Britton, which
became Reilly & Lee in 1919. Check the publisher's imprint on the
spine. Books published by Reilly & Lee with copyright dates before
1919 are later printings. The next photo shows typ...
Collecting Harry Potter Books
Show Guide... The purpose of this guide is to provide information on collecting U.S. and U.K. Harry Potter Books. It is a snippet from a web page I maintain on a popular Harry Potter fan site.
Harry Potter books are my favorite item to collect. What I like about the books is that their place in history is assured and they are fun and easy to collect once you know the rules. They also make great gifts for children or fellow fans. Books can also have a great individual history and be a part of Harry's history. For example, I purchased a signed UK "Goblet of FIre" from a member of the train crew which served on "The Hogwarts Express Book Tour" when "Goblet" was released. It came with lots of wonderful items, including private photos taken on the tour. It's one of my favorite-ever finds on eBay. Following are a few tips for collecting books wisely.
The book?s PRINT NUMBER is the most valuable key for identifying a collectible book. Everyone who is thinking about collecting books should know how to interpret this number. It is found at the bottom of the publisher?s page, which located just before the title page in most books. The first set of numbers in the line indicate the print number for that particular book, which is indicated by the lowest number in the set. The second set of numbers indicates what year the book was published, once again indicated by the lowest number in the set. Therefore, the number line
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0/0 01 02 03
indicates a FIRST PRINTING printed in 2000. (This would be found in a 1/1 (First Edition/First Printing) U.S. Goblet of Fire, for example.) The U.K. editions of Goblet of Fire and ...
Sell Your Books More Successfully
Show Guide... I have heard many people complain that they cannot sell books. Many of them throw them away. I sell books rather well on eBay. I will tell you why.
With the exception of vintage books, the market is typically saturated with almost any book I get my hands on. It is difficult to compete in an over-saturated market. So, in order to combat that, I sell my books as lots. If I have several books by the same author, I will sell them together. If I have several cook books, I sell those as a lot. When I do this, I make sure to include the word "Lot" in my listing's title. Be creative in compiling lots of books. Keep them somewhat categorized.
Also, use Media Mail to ship books. Books can be very heavy and Media Mail was designed to combat that. It is considerably cheaper than any other shipping option. And, if your customers are paying less for shipping, they will be more likely to pay more for your books.
This isn't full proof but it can help. And if you would like a great alternative to this approach, please vote on this guide, then visit my guide about selling your books on half.com.
Nancy Drew: Collecting Original Text and Illustrations
Show Guide... Buyers of vintage Nancy Drew books usually seek books that have
the original 25 chapter texts or books that have the four glossy
illustrations. The most frustrating part of buying Nancy Drew
books on eBay is that the majority of sellers do not realize what
should be mentioned when selling a Nancy Drew book.
This lack of information in auctions causes buyers to have to ask many
questions of many different sellers. This process quickly becomes
tiring. It does help, though, if the buyer is aware of certain
facts so that the buyer can avoid having to ask certain questions.
What I have noticed is that many buyers are not aware of which books
were printed with the glossy illustrations or with the original
text. The purpose of this guide is to eliminate some of the
confusion experienced by buyers. Additionally, this guide can help sellers determine what they have.
Prices:
The purpose of this guide is to provide a starting place for buyers and sellers who are attempting to discover the age of a Nancy Drew book and to give buyers a better idea of what to seek. This guide does not attempt to give the value of the different Nancy Drew books. The values are constantly changing based on supply and demand. If I were to attempt to give values, they would soon be meaningless. There are way too many factors to consider when valuing Nancy Drew books.
If you are planning to sell some Nancy Drew books and need to get an idea of the current pricing, search the completed Nancy Drew auctions on eBay to get an idea of the selling prices. If you are planning to buy Nancy Drew books, you should also search the completed auctions to see what the selling prices a...
Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum on eBay
Show Guide... Finding the right curriculum for your child can be a test of your patience, especially if you are new to homeschooling and have limited information regarding the types of curriculums available. Many new homeschoolers are under the impression that they must use a formal curriculum - one that is similar to the public school system. Although you may choose to do this, there are many, many options!
Finding the Right Curriculum
When choosing a curriculum, you need to keep in mind your teaching style and the learning style of your child. Some children work best with a lot of structure - others don't. Some parents will find that a specific method works across all subjects - others won't. In the beginning, you may not find "the" right answer for your child. You will have to pick something to start, based on your understanding of you and your child, and then you will have to experiment a bit.
Keep in mind that you ALWAYS have the option of making a change. If something you are doing is not working - then stop and do something else. Unlike a public school, you do not need to go through a committee and have it approved! You simply see that it is not working and make a change. Sometimes the change can be quite small, like allowing more freedom of choice for daily activities, and sometimes it can be quite large, like a decision to quit using a particular curriculum. Either way, the choice is yours!
There are three main curriculum choices available to you as a homeschooler.
- You can buy a complete package that has all the materials you will need for a particular grade.
- You can buy complete curriculum for each subject from different curriculum vendors.
- You can create your own curriculum.
Let's explore these three options further.&...
Turn OLD Kids Books into Exciting NEW Projects!!
Show Guide... Turn Trash into Treasure!
How to "recycle" old children's books into exciting new projects!
The purpose of this guide is to inspire you to preserve tattered old children's books instead of discarding them! I'm not talking about collector copies that are in nice condition- those should never be cut up or dismembered. I'm not even talking about reading copies which, although flawed, can still provide reading enjoyment. As long as they are readable, even with flaws, they should be left alone for children and collectors to enjoy for years to come! What I am referring to are those books that you would have a hard time even giving away! (They are in such poor condition that nobody wants them!)
Serious flaws might include missing covers or pages; water damage; scribbling or doodling abuse; cuts, tears, stains and more! I've even seen some books or partial books that were in a fire, and only half the book was present, it reeked of smoke and was charred around the edges. Who could ever want such a book?
Guess What! YOU can turn trash into treasure by "recycling" the good parts of children's books and using them to make a variety of fun projects that can enhance your home and be a conversation starter for years to come! Below are some examples of the many projects I've made using the colorful pages of old children's books.
Bookmarks
Sometimes all you need i...
Smart Book Buying Tips
Show Guide... As a purchaser of books on the internet, you should be aware that some
book sellers are not what they appear to be. These sellers are
sometimes referred to as phantom listers, spider listers or
dropshippers (although there are many reputable dropshippers as I will
explain). Phantom listers are usually companies that use specialized
software to scan a book selling service, such as Half.com. This
software notes the books for sale and the asking price. The
phantom lister then uses their software to check prices for the same
books on some other services, like JuuuungleBooooks or others.
When they determine they can make a profit, they will relist the book
they found on Half.com over on the other service, such as
JuuuungleBooooks. They mark up the asking price (sometimes they
mark it up a lot if it looks like there may be buyers). They do
not purchase the book yet. If you buy this book from them through
JuuuungleBooooks, they turn around and immediately order it from the
seller on Half.com and have the Half.com seller send it directly to you.
This may not seem like a big deal, but some of the problems that phantom listers cause are:
1) You may not actually get your book since the phantom lister didn?t
really have the book they sold you. They gamble they can buy the
book from someone else after you order it and buy it for a price less
than what you are paying. If the book they relisted is no longer
available or if they can?t find another copy in the right price range,
most will refund your money. But that refund may not be easy to
get and you may have wasted a lot of time and effort getting a refund.
2) The phantom lister cannot attest to the quality of the book they are
selling since they never had possession of it. Some will copy the
description and condition from the lis...
Condition Descriptions for Collectible and Rare Books
Show Guide... Standard Condition Descriptions for Collectible and Rare BooksA book's condition is one of the most important aspects of determining a rare or collectible book?s value. A rare book in poor condition will be worth a fraction of the same book in fine condition. Though book grading is not as precise when compared to collectible coin grading, for example, it is a very important and something that all book collectors should become familiar with.
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Very Fine or New - Standard abbreviation is "VF" or "New". A book in New condition is a book that is in the same condition as when it came off the press and has no noticeable flaws to the actual book or dust jacket. Most books you would find a...
RAINY DAY & SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Show Guide... "Mom, I'm bored! There's nothing to do!" whines your child as he or she impatiently taps his or her feet on the floor and drums restless fingers on the fridge while you patiently try to juggle supper, phone calls, pets, the door bell, and toddler all at the same time. What to do, what to do? Children are all so tuned in to high action electronics these days, it's very hard to just tell them to go out and play ball, go swimming, or ride their bike like we used to when we were kids. So what can we tell them to do when they think they are bored and can't or don't want to think of anything FUN to do? Here are a few ideas of things to do with different ages of children.
VERY SIMPLE IDEAS OF ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH AGES 12 MONTHS (?) - ADULT:
TACTILE TEXTURE PLAY: Items needed: lots of small bowls, medium bowls, cups, measuring spoons and cups, the more the merrier; large bag of rice, dry beans, or oatmeal. Let the kids pour the food from one container to another. It will make a mess, but is easy to clean up and they LOVE IT! Must be supervised closely if it's a young child who puts things in their mouth, of course. My daycare kids of all ages LOVE this simple, inexpensive activity.
PAINTING: Let the children use paint brushes with paint (water in a bucket) and "paint" anything their little heart desires. The garage door, toys, house, car, etc. This is a fun one during the summer!!! I get the inexpensive buckets and brushes from a dollar type of store. The kids also LOVE this activity, cause they can get wet!
TOILET PAPER: Let your child run crazy around the yard when it's not wet or windy and throw toilet paper everywhere!!! The kids look forward to this every summer, it's now a tradition at our house. This is a great way to help child...
Trixie Belden Series Titles and Collecting Information
Show Guide... The Trixie Belden series is a
series of books originally published by the Western Publishing Company
under the divisions of Whitman and Golden from 1948 to 1986. More
recently, Random House has reprinted the earlier titles in the
series. Most of the titles in the series are still out of print.
The series was created by Julie Campbell Tatham, who quit writing the
series after the first six titles. Beginning with volume 7, the
series was written by a variety of authors under the pseudonym of
Kathryn Kenny.
List of titles:
1. The Secret of the Mansion, 1948
2. The Red Trailer Mystery, 1950
3. The Gatehouse Mystery, 1951
4. The Mysterious Visitor, 1954
5. The Mystery Off Glen Road, 1956
6. Mystery in Arizona, 1958
7. The Mysterious Code, 1961
8. The Black Jacket Mystery, 1961
9. The Happy Valley Mystery, 1962
10. The Marshland Mystery, 1962
11. The Mystery at Bob-White Cave, 1963
12. The Mystery of the Blinking Eye, 1963
13. The Mystery on Cobbett's Island, 1964
14. The Mystery of the Emeralds, 1965
15. The Mystery on the Mississippi, 1965
16. The Mystery of the Missing Heiress, 1970
17. The Mystery of the Uninvited Guest, 1977
18. The Mystery of the Phantom Grasshopper, 1977
19. The Secret of the Unseen Treasure, 1977
20. The Mystery Off Old Telegraph Road, 1978
21. The Mystery of the Castaway Children, 1978
22. The Mystery on Mead's Mountain, 1978
23. The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace, 1979...
How We Ate: Collecting Vintage American Cookbooks
Show Guide... Collecting cookbooks can be a most delicious pursuit! Leafing through vintage editions, you?ll be amazed by the variety of foods once fashionable and now all but forgotten: syllabubs and scuppernongs, plum cakes and nine-day pickles. Cookbooks are a ticket to time travel, opening a window into the bygone kitchens of our forebears, preserving our historic ways of eating, treating, serving and even seating.
(Facsimilies of Antique American Cookbooks, L-R:
American Cookery, the First American Cookbook by Amelia Simmons, 1796;
The Virginia Housewife, Or Methodical Cook by Mary Randolph, 1824;
Early American Cookery: The Good Housekeeper, by Sarah Hale, 1841.)
So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and let's chat about how much fun you can have starting and nourishing your own cookbook collection!
The Accidental Collector
You?ve probably already started your own cookbook collection, as a matter of fact. On first leaving home you may have bought yourself a beginner's manual (Helen Hanna's How to Boil Water, for example); or perhaps when you married, friends and family armed you with a cook's classics (Fannie Farmer or The Joy of Cooking or Ruth Reichl?s re-edited Gourmet, depending on your generation).
(Cla...
Basic Tips for Selling Books - Buyer Helpful, Too
Show Guide... I'm not a book collector, but I do have an appreciation of books. I have a few classes in Library Science from years ago in my background, though I'm not a Librarian, and I read a lot. I buy many of my books on Ebay and I sell many of my books on Ebay. I keep some of the books, too, for different reasons. Over the years I have picked up some insights to buying and selling books from the many friendly people on Ebay and elsewhere.
I'd like to share some of those insights about selling books that I hope will help others, especially those new to the growing Ebay community. This information might also be helpful to those buying books on Ebay since this is the type of information they should expect to see.
Basic Tips for Selling Books - Buyers May Find These Helpful Too:
Technical Language: Since I'm not a professional I may not always use professional language. If you are a profesional use it, but be sure to explain the more technical and less used words.
Condition: Overall condition with words such as, Good, Like New, Fair, is helpful but subjective. Please include more descriptive information, preferably broken down into the different parts of the book; pages, cover, dust cover. Always mention creases, tears, marks and any other significant flaws.
Edition: This is usally available on the copyright page (page after ...
Nancy Drew (Carolyn Keene) Hardback Book Title List
Show Guide... Nancy Drew books are one of the most popular Children's Series Books of all time. Written by many authors under the name Carolyn Keene, this series was first published by Grosset & Dunlap. Many of the titles were written by Mildred Wirt Benson.
When you pick up a copy of a Nancy Drew book, or any Grosset & Dunlap Children's book, the copyright date on the page does not always indicate when the book was printed. Grosset & Dunlap did not change the copyright each time the book was re-printed. A better indication of the book's age is the number of titles in the series and in other book series printed inside the book, on the dustjacket, or on the back of the book (for the picture cover copies). Nancy Drew books were re-written and updated in the 1950's-1960's, so a newer copyright date on an older title can also give you an idea of when the book was printed. One of the well known authorities on Nancy Drew editions is David Farah. He writes the widely accepted guide to Nancy Drew Books. Many times you will see the "Farah's Guide" number of the book in an auction description. It indicates the year the book was printed, and the printing number of the book. So a book with a guide number of 1948A-13 was printed in 1948 and was the 13th printing of that title.
The titles printed in Hardback for the Nancy Drew Series are:
1 The Secret of the Old Clock 1930, 1959
2 The Hidden Staircase 1930, 1959
3 The Bungalow Mystery 1930, 1960
4 The Mystery at Lilac Inn 1930, 1961
5 The Secret at Shadow Ranch 1931, 1965
6 The Secret of Red Gate Farm 1931, 1961
7 The Clue in the Diary 1932, 1962
8 Nancy's Mysterious Letter 1932, 1968
Buying Toys and Educational Activities For Kids
Show Guide... Hi there! Welcome to my guide on buying toys and educational activities for kids.
Having had an in home daycare for the better part of 11 years, it has been my experience that toys can be addictive and much too expensive. Plus, kids may not like what is presented to them for more than 5 or 10 minutes.
What then, if one must spend money, are some of the things to keep in mind when purchasing?
AGE OF THE CHILD:
If the child you are purchasing toys for is under the age of 3, it is obviously important to consider the safety factor of small pieces. While many parents, grandparents, and caregivers get a kick out of giving little boys Hot Wheels and little girls Barbies, it may not be such a good idea if the child is one who craves things in his or her mouth. If an item can fit inside a 35 mm film cannister, it is probably better safe than sorry to avoid giving the item to a young child under the age of 3. Stacking nesting toys are great for the older infant/young toddler, blocks of any kind for the older toddler clear up through early elementary, and magnets fascinate the older preschooler.
ABILITY OF THE CHILD:
Children all develop at different rates. Some 2 year olds are ready for coloring with markers and doing 30 piece puzzles. This, however, is rare, and needs to be taken into consideration when purchasing toys for kids. If a child is able to do puzzles, then consider different levels like Melissa & Doug make. Retail stores even have great wood puzzles with knobs that withstand rough play. I have gotten some great puzzles right here on ebay.
If your child is an aspiring artist, make sure he/she has plenty of age appropriate art supplies on hand, including crayons, blank paper, markers, non-toxic pain...
Nancy Drew - First Editions and Printings
Show Guide... When is a Nancy Drew book really a First Edition and what does that mean. What is the difference between a First Edition and a First Printing. Not knowing the answer can cost you big bucks.
Many people are confused by the vast number of offerings for Nancy Drew books that use terms like First Edition and First printing. People often overpay because they don't understand the difference between these two terms and what it means for the value of the book. In this guide I'll let you know what the true difference is and how to tell exactly what Nancy Drew book you're getting.
First of all, in the world of Nancy Drew, a first edition refers to the original text of the book, with original artwork, dust jacket, cover art, etc. If the text is changed and another print run is made, then that would be a new edition. Some people will consider that any change to the dust jacket is enough to declare the book a new edition. This is not usually the case. Generally when we use the term First edition we are talking about the text of the book. So what happens when the text stays the same, but the art changes, or the end papers change, or the dust jacket changes, and so forth? That is called a new printing. So when the book is printed for the first time, we have a true First Edition and a true First printing of that edition. If someone just uses the term "first printing", that doesn't tell you all you need to know, because they might be talking about the first printing of the second edition, for example.
Some people go even further in confusing the potential buyer by talking about a first printing of a new format for the book. So suppose that only the end papers have changed. In that case, we might call the first run of that new format a first printing of that format. Some might eve...
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