Classical Mechanics first edition cover, McGraw-Hill 1966
First edition Hardback

Classical Mechanics (1966)

T. W. B. Kibble · McGraw-Hill, London · Reviewed by Harriet Ellis, MyVolumes editor · Updated 20 Oct 2026

Publisher McGraw-Hill Year 1966

Identification points are listed only where two independent sources agree. Last reviewed 20 Oct 2026.

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Quick answer

Who published the Classical Mechanics first edition?
McGraw-Hill, London, in 1966, in hardback.
Publisher's practice

How McGraw-Hill marked its first editions

  • Before about 1956 McGraw-Hill did not reliably print a first edition statement.
  • From about 1956 or 1957 McGraw-Hill first editions say "First Edition".
  • During the 1970s McGraw-Hill switched to a number row, in which the lowest number shows the printing.

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1966

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Who published the Classical Mechanics first edition?

McGraw-Hill, London, in 1966, in hardback.

Sources

Where these facts come from

  • British National Bibliography, record GB6607300

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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