first edition books

[slinky.kate]

how can you tell ?

[sandyRoe]

A book that isn't a first edition will give its printing history somewhere near the front page.

[slinky.kate]

i thought it had something todo with they numbers,but it says first edition on it

[jomifl]

If it doesn't say it is any other edition then it is probably a first edition. Be aware that unscrupulous dealers may have removed the page that says 6th edition 12th impression etc.

[slinky.kate]

no pages have been removed as far as i can see,the paper is really weird,it says 'printed on acid-free paper,but the pages look roughly cut and doesnt have a smooth edge

[wendilla]

kate what was the name of that book you told me about that is just newly out you have just read it . by somebody Smith lady writer.

[jomifl]

The pages are trimmed after they have been bound into the book, sometimes books miss this process having been removed from the production line for any of a number of reasons.

[slinky.kate]

to tell the truth/anna smith(great book.)

[wendilla]

That's it . Thank you.

[pastafreak]

The pages may have a deckle edge-this is a deliberate rough cut looking edge. The acid free paper is paper that has been treated to remove natural acids in the pulp,and it lasts longer.