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I've seen this question asked a few times on lmnet, so I
thought I'd share the answer with everyone. What do the
sequential numbers mean on the copyright page? (10 9 8 7 6 5 4
3 2 1). These numbers are a code for what print run a book is
in. The first print run of a book begins with all the numbers
intact, and one number is taken away with each new print run.
For example, when _Any Title_ is first published with a print
run of 5,00 copies (the majority of titles do not begin with
huge print runs!), all 10 numbers would be on the copyright
page. If the book sells out and the publisher orders a new
print run, the number 1 would be removed, and so on. A new
print run is not a new edition, which involves major changes in
the work, although a new print run may (if the cost is not too
high) include correcting minor factual/typesetting errors.
Hope this helps some people.

Susan Morris, Librarian
smorris@pen.k12.va.us
Pearl  Sample Elem.
Culpeper, VA

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