How do you cite a published book?
References to books should include the following:
- The author(s), or editor(s) – by surname and initial(s)
- The title (in italics or bold)
- The edition other than the first (if applicable)
- The publisher’s name.
- Year of publication.
- Edited publications.
What edition is my book?
You’ll want to take a look at the copyright page, found at the front of most books, and look for edition number, date, and print run number.
How do you cite a second edition?
When citing versions in the works cited list, write ordinal numbers with arabic numerals (2nd, 34th) and abbreviate revised (rev.) and edition (ed.). Descriptive terms for versions, such as expanded ed. and 2nd ed., are written all lowercase, except that an initial letter directly following a period is capitalized.
How can I tell if my book is a first edition?
Identifying the First Edition of a Book The publisher may actually state the words ‘first edition’ or ‘first printing’ on the copyright page. Another common method of identification is the number line – that’s a line of numbers on the copyright page. Usually, if a one is present in the line then it’s a first edition.
How do you cite a new edition of an old book?
To be made up of:
- Author/editor.
- Year of original publication (in round brackets).
- Title of book (in italics).
- Reprint.
- Place of reprint publication: reprint publisher.
- Year of reprint.
What was the last year Encyclopedia Britannica published?
2010
Do I cite the original publication date?
For an MLA works cited page, after the book’s title and a period, include the original date of publication, a period and the word “Reprint.” The publication date of the cited edition goes in the usual location after the publisher’s name. Example: Pope, Alexander. “An Essay on Man.” 1734.
Where can I sell old rare books?
Where to sell your rare book online
- Flipsy.com – Sell your book on Flipsy.
- Direct Textbook – Get the best price offer for your book.
- Ebay – Run your own book auction.
- Amazon.com – Sell your rare book on Amazon.
- Abe Books – Look up individual book buyers.
Does Goodwill accept old encyclopedias?
Goodwill only sells these items in its outlet stores and disposal is costly and highly restricted. Encyclopedias. These items are not saleable in our stores and cannot be recycled.
How do you cite a publication Harvard?
To be made up of:
- Name of government department or committee.
- Year of publication (in round brackets).
- Title (in italics).
- Place of pulication: publisher.
- Series or paper number (in brackets) – if applicable.
Does anyone want old encyclopedias?
Some shelters will not take donations of books, but many do welcome books. Shelters that are geared toward helping children and that have educational standards will often accept donations of encyclopedias. Donate the encyclopedia set to Goodwill or The Salvation Army.
What is the most valuable book?
To date, the most expensive copy was sold for $11.6 million ($13.3 million) in 2010. The world record for the most expensive book ever sold is a science book: the Codex Leicester, which is a fancy name for what is essentially Leonardo da Vinci’s science diary. It was purchased in 1994 for $30.8 million ($53.5 million).