The Bull from the Sea
by Mary Renault
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Longmans, 1962
The first edition of The Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault was published in London by Longmans in 1962. We track 1 edition, with the points that separate the first printing from later ones.
Spot the first edition: Dust jacket, front flap: Printed price on the front flap: 18s. net (first issue jacket) Full identification guide
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- The King Must Die
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- Editions recorded
- 64 on Open Library, 42 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 5 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of The Bull from the Sea?
The first edition of The Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault was published in London by Longmans in 1962.
How many editions of The Bull from the Sea are there?
We track 1 edition of The Bull from the Sea, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
What should I read after The Bull from the Sea?
In order, it follows The King Must Die, according to Wikidata.