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.