First Editions A Field Guide for Collectors of English and American Literature

?How do you know when a book is a first edition?? All collectors will have been asked that question at some time, perhaps many times. The basic answer is ?I look it up in the relevant bibliography?. In actual fact, many first editions are so common and so familiar to experienced collectors that they have no need to consult any reference book. But when memory fails, or when the book concerned is unfamiliar, even the expert may need to resort to the relevant bibliography. A great many bibliographies have been published, but are rare and extremely expensive, as well as the information being inaccessible. This volume redresses these faults, as it is designed for the novice and expert alike, giving basic details of many first editions by authors who are likely to be of interest to the collector of English and American Literature. Arranged alphabetically by author, under each author, the books are listed chronologically. This is a book which will be a valuable addition to the libraries of collectors and dealers. auctioneers and researchers, and indeed to all who have an interest in literary first editions.