The Sea Around Us
For a first edition, first printing of The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson (Oxford University Press, 1951), the first point to check: Title page: “New York · Oxford University Press · 1951”, drawings by Katherine L. Howe.
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Sea Around Us.
✓ Title page: “New York · Oxford University Press · 1951”, drawings by Katherine L. Howe
✓ Copyright page: “Copyright 1950, 1951 by Rachel L. Carson · Printed in the United States of America” as the only two lines
✓ Dust jacket: abstract green and black photographic design signed “the Strimbans”, title in white, “OXFORD” at the foot of the spine
✓ Price: $3.50 at the foot of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Sea Around Us is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page: “New York · Oxford University Press · 1951”, drawings by Katherine L. Howe ✓ Copyright page: “Copyright 1950, 1951 by Rachel L. Carson · Printed in the United States of America” as the only two lines ✓ Dust jacket: abstract green and black photographic design signed “the Strimbans”, title in white, “OXFORD” at the foot of the spine ✓ Price: $3.50 at the foot of the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of The Sea Around Us?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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