Collecting First Editions

A First Edition refers to the original publication of a book and is usually used synonymously with the First Printing as well. When building a collection of significance, why should you acquire First Editions? Because you can’t afford to collect reprints. While a reprint can always be followed by another reprint, a First Edition cannot be republished as First, will consequentially always be valued higher as a reprint of the same. Most major areas of collecting have their standard reference bibliographies to support the most successful collections and libraries by helping to identify the desired and sought after first releases and the attributes of text or binding of landmark publications. Contact us for advice on the best bibliographies to identify First Editions for your collection.