Beowulf First Edition
For a first printing of Beowulf by Seamus Heaney (The Folio Society, 2010), the first point to check: Copyright page: “This bilingual edition of Beowulf was first published in 1999 by Faber and Faber Limited. This Folio Society edition is based on the first edition”, credits ending “Illustrations © Becca Thorne, 2010” and no printing line below the credits.
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How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Beowulf.
✓ Copyright page: “This bilingual edition of Beowulf was first published in 1999 by Faber and Faber Limited. This Folio Society edition is based on the first edition”, credits ending “Illustrations © Becca Thorne, 2010” and no printing line below the credits
✓ Title page: “Beowulf: A Verse Translation”, Seamus Heaney, illustrated by Becca Thorne, London, The Folio Society, 2010
✓ Binding: quarter-bound in maroon leather with cloth sides, blocked in gold with a design by the artist (Lachenmaier, Reutlingen)
✓ Slipcase: mustard cloth slipcase with a maroon horse-head design
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Beowulf is a first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: “This bilingual edition of Beowulf was first published in 1999 by Faber and Faber Limited. This Folio Society edition is based on the first edition”, credits ending “Illustrations © Becca Thorne, 2010” and no printing line below the credits ✓ Title page: “Beowulf: A Verse Translation”, Seamus Heaney, illustrated by Becca Thorne, London, The Folio Society, 2010 ✓ Binding: quarter-bound in maroon… The identification points above show each one.
- Can I sell my copy of Beowulf?
- 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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