How to identify a Faber & Faber first edition
Faber first editions say “First published in (year)” on the copyright page, with any reprints listed beneath. Before 1968 the year was often in Roman numerals.
What to look for, by period
1929 – 1968
“First published in (month) (year)”, often with the year in Roman numerals (for example MCMLIV). Reprints are listed below it.
1968 – 1990s
The same statement with Arabic numerals; the month is usually omitted. Reprints are listed.
1990s – today
The statement plus a number line. The lowest number is the printing.
Dates are approximate. Imprints and individual titles sometimes differ; for valuable books, check a bibliography of the author.
Check your Faber & Faber book
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