More ways to confirm a first printing
- Austin, TX, founded 1950; Latin American studies, Texana, Western/borderlands, film
- Distinguish edition (content) from printing; revised editions stated explicitly
Notable points & cautions
- Long-lived scholarly titles reach many printings; the printing row of the number line is the tell
- Borderlands/Chicano studies and Latin American titles are the notable collecting areas; identification is conventional scholarly-press
- No proprietary house key
Imprints
First editions also appear under: University of Texas Press. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my University of Texas Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Scholarly-press identification: 'First edition' stated on copyright page; number line (often printing-over-year double line) where present, first printing shows 1 and earliest year Austin, TX, founded 1950; Latin American studies, Texana, Western/borderlands, film
Does University of Texas Press use a number line?
Austin, TX, founded 1950; Latin American studies, Texana, Western/borderlands, film
Is a book-club edition a University of Texas Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Long-lived scholarly titles reach many printings; the printing row of the number line is the tell
What era does this cover?
This covers University of Texas Press (1950–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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