The Cay
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Doubleday, 1969
- Worth
- Not yet valued
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- 1st Doubleday1969 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- Bodley Head1970 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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On screen
- The Cay Film, 1974
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How to Identify a First Edition
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Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
Who published the first edition of The Cay?
The first edition of The Cay by Theodore Taylor was published in Garden City, N.Y by Doubleday in 1969.
How many editions of The Cay are there?
We track 2 editions of The Cay, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Cay been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including The Cay (film, 1974).
How can I tell if my copy of The Cay 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.