How to identify a Little, Brown first edition
Little, Brown has stated “First Edition” or “First Printing” since 1940 and added a number line in the late 1970s.
What to look for, by period
before the 1930s
No statement on first printings; later printings are noted.
1930s
“Published (month) (year)” on the copyright page, with later printings listed.
1940 – today
“First Edition” or “First Printing”, with a number line from the late 1970s. Recent books also carry a printer code (for example “LSC-C”) before the numbers.
Dates are approximate. Imprints and individual titles sometimes differ; for valuable books, check a bibliography of the author.
Check your Little, Brown book
New to number lines? Read how to read a number line, and how to spot a book club edition.