how do I find out the year a book was published?

[shivvy]

I bought a set of books and would like to know how old they are. They (obviously) don't have a published or copyright date but they do seem to have a Copyright number eg G139. It also says Odhams Press Limited, Long Acre, London WC2 if that is useful to know.
Thanks

[Buenchico]

By law, a copy of every book published in this country must be deposited with the British Library. You can search the library's 'integrated catalogue' online. This will provide you with the publication date you require:
http://catalogue.bl.uk/F/?func=file&file_name= login-bl-list

Chris

[cookiee69]

the site www.bookbrain.co.uk lists all the details of books when you put in the ISBN. However, I don't know it lists books that old.

[shivvy]

Thanks cookie and buenchico. I got exactly what I was after from buenchicos link. They were published in 1938. Now I would just love someone to come along and tell me that they are worth something!

[Buenchico]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm glad you found the information you wanted.

You might be able to get an idea of the books' value (if any) by taking a look at the UK's principal site for secondhand books, to see if anyone is offering them for sale. (Remember, of course, that just because a dealer puts a high price on a book, it doesn't necessarily mean that anyone will pay that much for it. Remember, as well, that condition is extremely important with secondhand books):
http://www.abebooks.co.uk/

Chris

[wendyterry70]

hi ive just found a book with exactly the details as what you are describing, its the practical joiner and carpenter, from my great grandad who passed away in 96 at the age ove aprox 86, im guessing he had this book for round about 40 year or maybe more before i had came into contact with it.
if you have found any more info on this book could you please let me know
regards
wendy @ [email protected]