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Handwritten GA&U on UK Dustjacket

17 Jul, 2011
2011-7-17 7:15:26 AM UTC

Does anyone know when this was changed to be a typed George Allen & Unwin?

I know that it is between the 6th (1954) and 8th (1956) Impression of the second edition.

I think it is the 6th Impression, but would welcome confirmation.

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17 Jul, 2011
2011-7-17 12:46:44 PM UTC
The spine lettering did change from hand-lettered to typeset with the 6th impression (1954). The 'THE' of the jacket spine title also seems to have been strengthened at that time.

Wayne
2 Aug, 2011
2011-8-2 6:22:35 PM UTC
Thanks for this (very helpful as always).

Looking at my 1970's copy, it looks like the "THE" was changed back to the first version.

Anybody else able to confirm?
3 Aug, 2011
2011-8-3 10:17:22 AM UTC
Think I've a few 60's & 70's impressions. I'll have a look Trotter.

BH
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