Portrait of the British publisher Gerald Duckworth by the artist Harry Furniss, circa 1923 (founder)
Portrait of the British publisher Gerald Duckworth by the artist Harry Furniss, circa 1923 (founder)
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Publisher · founded 1898 · London

Duckworth

Editions tracked
29
First editions
19
Books
29
Years
1896 to 2009

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How to spot a Duckworth first edition

We have not yet written the guide to Duckworth's first-edition conventions. Until we do, check each book's own page: we list its points where we know them. Know how Duckworth marked its firsts? Tell us.

AuthorsD. H. Lawrence (4)Oliver Sacks (3)Beryl Bainbridge (2)Max Brooks (2)August Strindberg (2)Virginia Woolf (2)Simone de Beauvoir (1)Hilaire Belloc (1)Walter R. Brooks (1)Carol Cosman (1)

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Frequently asked questions

How do I identify a Duckworth first edition?

Check the title page and the copyright page: a Duckworth 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 Duckworth books does MyVolumes track?

We track 29 editions published by Duckworth, 19 of them first editions, across 29 books.