More ways to confirm a first printing
- First printing copyright page free of reprint history
- Later printings add impression statements
Notable points & cautions
- Founded 1943; notable Middle East studies, Irish studies, Jewish studies, and Indigenous/Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) studies lists
- As with most university presses, older titles may lack explicit first-printing wording; judge by the absence of reprint notices
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Syracuse University Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Modern: full descending number line; '1' present indicates a first printing First printing copyright page free of reprint history
Does Syracuse University Press use a number line?
First printing copyright page free of reprint history
Is a book-club edition a Syracuse University Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded 1943; notable Middle East studies, Irish studies, Jewish studies, and Indigenous/Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) studies lists
What era does this cover?
This covers Syracuse University Press (1943-present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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