Dusklands
For a first edition, first printing of Dusklands by J.M. Coetzee (Ravan Press, 1974), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First printed April 1974”, with “Published by Ravan Press (Pty.) Ltd.” and “Copyright J.M. Coetzee 1974”.
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Dusklands.
✓ Copyright page: “First printed April 1974”, with “Published by Ravan Press (Pty.) Ltd.” and “Copyright J.M. Coetzee 1974”
✓ Title page: “Ravan Press · Johannesburg 1974”
✓ Dust jacket: watercolour of a koppie with figures in the foreground, title “DUSKLANDS” in brown at the top; spine lettered “DUSKLANDS · J.M. COETZEE · RAVAN”
✓ Binding: pale cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Dusklands is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First printed April 1974”, with “Published by Ravan Press (Pty.) Ltd.” and “Copyright J.M. Coetzee 1974” ✓ Title page: “Ravan Press · Johannesburg 1974” ✓ Dust jacket: watercolour of a koppie with figures in the foreground, title “DUSKLANDS” in brown at the top; spine lettered “DUSKLANDS · J.M. COETZEE · RAVAN” ✓ Binding: pale cloth, spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of Dusklands?
- 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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