Search by title, author, ISBN or series, then narrow it down. Every book lists its editions, what each is worth, and how to spot the first.
harr pott phil finds Philosopher's Stone.1937, 1950s, 1950-1959, 1950- or year:1960-1969.first to put first editions at the top.author:, publisher:, series:, illustrator:. Use quotes for spaces: author:"j k rowling".Spot the first: Colophon at the back: Six lines of printing details (first printing)
Spot the first: Binding: Black, spine lettered in gilt (first issue)
Spot the first: Copyright page: No impression statement; later printings state second impression, fifth impression and so on (first impression)
Spot the first: Upper board: Skeletal hand blind-stamped (first edition)
Spot the first: Front jacket flap: price printed as $5.95 (first state trade jacket, not book club)
Spot the first: Dust jacket, front flap: Printed price on the front flap: 15s. net (first issue jacket)
Spot the first: Dust jacket, front flap: Printed price on the front flap: 25s net (first issue jacket)
