Shibumi
by Trevanian
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Crown, 1979
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- 1st Crown1979 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- Charnwood1981 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Who published the first edition of Shibumi?
The first edition of Shibumi by Trevanian was published in New York by Crown in 1979.
How many editions of Shibumi are there?
We track 2 editions of Shibumi, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
How can I tell if my copy of Shibumi 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.