How to identify a first printing
- First editions state "First published [Year]" or "First published in Great Britain [Year] by André Deutsch Limited" on the copyright page; later printings noted
- First printing = statement present with no subsequent-impression lines
- Later titles may carry a number line ending in 1
- Confirm clean copyright page
Notable points & cautions
- Quality post-war literary list: John Updike (UK), Philip Roth (UK), V.S. Naipaul, Jean Rhys ('Wide Sargasso Sea', 1966), Norman Mailer (UK)
- Many titles are UK issues of American books — the US edition is often the true world first; verify precedence
- Founded 1951 by André Deutsch
Imprints
First editions also appear under: André Deutsch, Allison & Busby (associated), Deutsch Children's. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my André Deutsch book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First editions state "First published [Year]" or "First published in Great Britain [Year] by André Deutsch Limited" on the copyright page; later printings noted First printing = statement present with no subsequent-impression lines
Does André Deutsch use a number line?
First printing = statement present with no subsequent-impression lines
Is a book-club edition a André Deutsch first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Quality post-war literary list: John Updike (UK), Philip Roth (UK), V.S. Naipaul, Jean Rhys ('Wide Sargasso Sea', 1966), Norman Mailer (UK)
What era does this cover?
This covers André Deutsch (1951-present (imprint within other groups later)). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.