How to identify a first printing
- Modern firsts use a copyright-page number line; a terminating 1 indicates a first printing.
- First printings show a single copyright year with no reprint history.
- Later printings add printing-year/impression lines.
Notable points & cautions
- Consortium scholarly press for the Kansas Board of Regents universities; the imprint reads 'University Press of Kansas' (note 'Press of'), distinguishing it from a single-campus press.
- Strong presidential/political history and military history lists (American Presidency Series, Modern War Studies).
- Standard academic conventions; sparse points documentation.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: University Press of Kansas. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my University Press of Kansas book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Modern firsts use a copyright-page number line; a terminating 1 indicates a first printing. First printings show a single copyright year with no reprint history.
Does University Press of Kansas use a number line?
First printings show a single copyright year with no reprint history.
Is a book-club edition a University Press of Kansas first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Consortium scholarly press for the Kansas Board of Regents universities; the imprint reads 'University Press of Kansas' (note 'Press of'), distinguishing it from a single-campus press.
What era does this cover?
This covers University Press of Kansas (1946-present (consolidated 1976)). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.