A portrait of Thomas Longman (founder)
A portrait of Thomas Longman (founder)
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Publisher · founded 1724 · Harlow

Longman

British publishing company.

Editions tracked
78
First editions
43
Books
76
Years
1753 to 2016

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How to spot a Longman first edition

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AuthorsAma Ata Aidoo (2)Mwangi Gicheru (2)Howard Karger (2)Howard Jacob Karger (2)Randolph Quirk (2)David Stoesz (2)Warren K. Agee (1)L. G. Alexander (1)Dante Alighieri (1)Zaynab Alkali (1)

SeriesA Scots QuairAfrican Writers Series

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How do I identify a Longman first edition?

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

We track 78 editions published by Longman, 43 of them first editions, across 76 books.