Portrait of publisher and New York mayor James Harper (founder)
Portrait of publisher and New York mayor James Harper (founder)
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Publisher · founded 1817 · New York City

Harper

American publishing company.

Editions tracked
227
First editions
147
Books
226
Years
1840 to 2022

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How to spot a Harper first edition

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

AuthorsErin Hunter (6)Aldous Huxley (5)Ruth Krauss (5)Pittacus Lore (5)Lincoln Peirce (5)Syd Hoff (4)Terry Pratchett (4)Gene Zion (4)Mitch Albom (3)John Kendrick Bangs (3)

SeriesLorien LegaciesBig NateDiscworldThe FamiliarsLittle House on the PrairieLord Peter Wimsey mysteriesOdd ThomasRichard Sharpe

Books

Published by Harper

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How do I identify a Harper first edition?

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

We track 227 editions published by Harper, 147 of them first editions, across 226 books.