Babel First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of Babel by Patti Smith (G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1978 · hardcover issue), the first point to check: Copyright page: “First Edition” stated at the foot, below “Printed in the United States of America”; SBN: 399-12000-9 (hard cover).
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Babel.
✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated at the foot, below “Printed in the United States of America”; SBN: 399-12000-9 (hard cover)
✓ Dust jacket: black-and-white portrait of Patti Smith, “PATTI SMITH” and “BABEL” in gold; back panel with Patti Smith on stage and a William S. Burroughs quote
✓ Price: $8.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, title stamped in gilt on the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Babel is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First Edition” stated at the foot, below “Printed in the United States of America”; SBN: 399-12000-9 (hard cover) ✓ Dust jacket: black-and-white portrait of Patti Smith, “PATTI SMITH” and “BABEL” in gold; back panel with Patti Smith on stage and a William S. Burroughs quote ✓ Price: $8.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth, title stamped in gilt on the spine The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of Babel?
- 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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