The Inheritors
For a first UK edition, first impression of The Inheritors by William Golding (Faber and Faber, 1955), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in mcmlv by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London W.C.1” as the only printing statement, with “Printed in Great Britain by Latimer Trend & Co Ltd Plymouth” below it.
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Inheritors.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in mcmlv by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London W.C.1” as the only printing statement, with “Printed in Great Britain by Latimer Trend & Co Ltd Plymouth” below it.
✓ Dust jacket: antlered figure in red and white on a tan ground, design by Anthony Gross, with Faber at the foot of the spine.
✓ Price: 12s 6d (12 shillings 6 pence) on the front flap (unclipped).
✓ Binding: blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, 233 pages.
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Inheritors is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in mcmlv by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London W.C.1” as the only printing statement, with “Printed in Great Britain by Latimer Trend & Co Ltd Plymouth” below it. ✓ Dust jacket: antlered figure in red and white on a tan ground, design by Anthony Gross, with Faber at the foot of the spine. ✓ Price: 12s 6d (12 shillings 6 pence) on the front flap (unclipped). ✓ Binding… The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of The Inheritors?
- 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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