First published 1970

If Only They Could Talk

by James Herriot

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Joseph, 1970
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Who published the first edition of If Only They Could Talk?

The first edition of If Only They Could Talk by James Herriot was published in London by Joseph in 1970.

How many editions of If Only They Could Talk are there?

We track 1 edition of If Only They Could Talk, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.

How can I tell if my copy of If Only They Could Talk is a first edition?

Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.