First impression
1980At a glance
Points of issue
- between pp. 108 and 109printed errata slip tipped in→ first edition as issued
First edition
Hardback
Amadeus (1980)
Identification points are listed only where two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 20 Oct 2026.
Quick answer
- How do I identify an Amadeus first edition?
- Check these points. Between pp. 108 and 109: printed errata slip tipped in. Each point is confirmed by at least two independent sources.
- Who published the Amadeus first edition?
- Deutsch, London, in 1980, in hardback.
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How to identify this edition
The first edition of the play text, London, André Deutsch, 1980 (ISBN 0 233 97272 2): a small octavo of 122 numbered pages plus two, about 20 cm, with a half-title and music on the first two pages. It is bound in red with the title lettered on the spine, in a dust jacket. A printed errata slip is tipped in between pages 108 and 109 and should be present in a copy as issued.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I identify an Amadeus first edition?
Check these points. Between pp. 108 and 109: printed errata slip tipped in. Each point is confirmed by at least two independent sources.
Who published the Amadeus first edition?
Deutsch, London, in 1980, in hardback.
Where these facts come from
- British National Bibliography, record GB8019905
- Amadeus: a play, London: Andre Deutsch 1980, record B23199, Eton College Collections (catalogue.etoncollege.com)
- Amadeus, London: Andre Deutsch 1980, first edition, Neil Pearson Rare Books (neilpearsonrarebooks.com)
Points of issue are listed only where at least two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 20 October 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.
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