How to identify a Jonathan Cape first edition
Jonathan Cape uses “First published (year)” or “First published in Great Britain (year)” and lists later impressions.
What to look for, by period
1921 – 1990s
“First published (year)”; later impressions are listed below it.
1990s – today
The statement plus a number line.
Dates are approximate. Imprints and individual titles sometimes differ; for valuable books, check a bibliography of the author.
Check your Jonathan Cape book
New to number lines? Read how to read a number line, and how to spot a book club edition.