Publisher

Cresset Press

Editions tracked: 8
First editions: 1
Books: 8
Years: 1935 to 1957

How to spot a Cresset Press first edition

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AuthorsCarson McCullers (3)Arthur Miller (2)Charles Patrick Fitzgerald (1)Patricia Highsmith (1)Lillian Smith (1)

Books

Published by Cresset Press

China

Charles Patrick Fitzgerald · first published 1935

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Reflections in a Golden Eye

Carson McCullers · first published 1941

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Carson McCullers · first published 1940

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Strange Fruit

Lillian Smith · first published 1944

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The Member of the Wedding

Carson McCullers · first published 1946

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Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller · first published 1949

Spot the edition: Dust jacket, front flap: Printed price on the front flap: 7s. 6d. net (first issue jacket)

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Strangers On a Train

Patricia Highsmith · first published 1950

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A View from the Bridge

Arthur Miller · first published 1955

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Questions collectors ask

Frequently asked questions

How do I identify a Cresset Press first edition?

Check the title page and the copyright page: a Cresset Press first edition gives the first date of publication with no later impression or edition stated. Each book's page here lists its own points.

How many Cresset Press books does MyVolumes track?

We track 8 editions published by Cresset Press, 1 of them first editions, across 8 books.