Publisher

French

Editions tracked: 29
First editions: 13
Books: 29
Years: 1856 to 1996

How to spot a French first edition

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

AuthorsAgatha Christie (5)August Wilson (3)Arthur Conan Doyle (2)Stella Adler (1)Edward Albee (1)James Baldwin (1)Albert Camus (1)Mart Crowley (1)Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1)Athol Fugard (1)

SeriesThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes canon of Hercule Poirot

Books

Published by French

Educating Rita

Willy Russell · first published 1981

1st French1981 Hardback Not yet valued I own Educating Rita, French 1981 Log in to want this

Glengarry Glen Ross

David Mamet · first published 1983

1st French1983 Hardback Not yet valued I own Glengarry Glen Ross, French 1983 Log in to want this

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

August Wilson · first published 1985

French1985 Hardback Not yet valued I own Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, French 1985 Log in to want this

The Road to Mecca

Athol Fugard · first published 1985

1st French1985 Paperback Not yet valued I own The Road to Mecca, French 1985 Log in to want this

Fences

August Wilson · first published 1986

French1986 Hardback Not yet valued I own Fences, French 1986 Log in to want this

While the Lights Were Out

Jack Sharkey · first published 1988

1st French1988 Hardback Not yet valued I own While the Lights Were Out, French 1988 Log in to want this

The Technique of Acting

Stella Adler · first published 1988

French1990 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Technique of Acting, French 1990 Log in to want this

The Witches

David Wood · first published 1993

1st French1993 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Witches, French 1993 Log in to want this

Seven Guitars

August Wilson · first published 1996

French1996 Hardback Not yet valued I own Seven Guitars, French 1996 Log in to want this

Questions collectors ask

Frequently asked questions

How do I identify a French first edition?

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

We track 29 editions published by French, 13 of them first editions, across 29 books.