Spot the edition: Contents page, last line: one letter 'S' is printed upside down (earliest state of the 1866 London edition)
Macmillan and Co.
- Editions tracked
- 3
- First editions
- 1
- Books
- 3
- Years
- 1866 to 1936
How to spot a Macmillan and Co. first edition
We have not yet written the guide to Macmillan and Co.'s first-edition conventions. Until we do, check each book's own page: we list its points where we know them. Know how Macmillan and Co. marked its firsts? Tell us.
AuthorsLewis Carroll (1)Rudyard Kipling (1)Margaret Mitchell (1)
Published by Macmillan and Co.
Spot the first: Spine and front board, white blocking: white pigment is fragile and flakes, often leaving the spine lettering faint or gone (first issue binding)
Spot the edition: Copyright page: "Published May, 1936" with no other printing listed (first printing)
Frequently asked questions
How do I identify a Macmillan and Co. first edition?
Check the title page and the copyright page: a Macmillan and Co. 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 Macmillan and Co. books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 editions published by Macmillan and Co., 1 of them first editions, across 3 books.