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Wording distinguishing an edition from an impression.
Also known as: Impression statement, Reprint notice
An edition is a resetting of the text; an impression is another printing of the same setting. Publishers use the words loosely and readers more so, but the distinction decides whether two copies contain the same words on the same pages.
Distinguishes an edition, which is a resetting of the text, from an impression, which is a further printing from the same setting.
Contexts: History
Is applied loosely in trade publishing, so the printed statement is not always a reliable guide and the printer's key is read alongside it.
Contexts: History
A line of words and numerals on a book's copyright page naming the edition and printing.
One states the edition, the other reveals the printing.