Publishers Synopsis
Generally speaking, the collector of ‘first edition’ is really a collector of ‘first impressions’,  a first impression being a book from the first lot struck off the presses, and a ‘first edition’ comprising all books which remain the same in content and in format as the ‘first impression’.  A second impression is a second printing.  A second edition postulates some alteration of text or format.  But these terms are, unfortunately, not strictly adhered to.
It is hoped that this book will serve to guide the collector amidst these intricacies.  
The publishing houses of Great Britain and the United States are listed in alphabetical order, and in every case the information is quoted directly from letters, material, or information received from the publishers themselves.
Elkin, Matthews & Marrot Ltd.; dated MDCCCCXXVIII- which is an error maybe should be 1928. Hardcover with unclipped dust cover. Dust cover is frayed in places and rubbed at corners- small sections missing to top and bottom of spine. Spine and some places on dust cover discoloured. 62 pp. Binding tight and text clean. Pre-owned. No ISBN.