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- Macdonald1969 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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On screen
- The Joke Film, 1969
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How many editions of The Joke are there?
We track 1 edition of The Joke. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Joke been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including The Joke (film, 1969).
How can I tell if my copy of The Joke 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.