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What is an international edition?

An international edition is a version of a book that has been published for distribution outside the U.S. Most international editions have different ISBNs than the U.S. edition. They often have different covers, usually contain the same content, and sometimes are printed on lower-quality paper. Alibris allows the sale of international editions, except for those that are not authorised by the publisher or author for importation into, or sale in, the U.S. and those that may not otherwise lawfully be imported into, or sold in, the U.S., Canada, or Australia. more on international editions

What is an ISBN?

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 10-digit or 13-digit number (e.g., 1-55953-882-4 or 978-1-55953-882-4) used to identify books.
An ISBN is found on a book's back cover (near the bar code) or on the title page with the copyright information.
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