The points of issue
First printing. The American McGraw-Hill edition of 1976 precedes the UK Hutchinson edition of 1977. Illustrated with photographs by David Robinson; the McGraw-Hill first runs to roughly 155 pages.
Is this the true first?
US McGraw-Hill 1976 is the true first; the UK Hutchinson edition followed in 1977.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue identified.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Beard's Roman Women a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing. The American McGraw-Hill edition of 1976 precedes the UK Hutchinson edition of 1977. Illustrated with photographs by David Robinson; the McGraw-Hill first runs to roughly 155 pages.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. US McGraw-Hill 1976 is the true first; the UK Hutchinson edition followed in 1977.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue identified.
I have a first edition of Beard's Roman Women — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.