The first edition in 1955 and a best seller ever since.A. was published; had beenB. had be

问题补充：

The first edition in 1955 and a best seller ever since.

A. was published; had been

B. had been published; had been

C. has been published; has been

D. was published; has been

答案：

A. was published; had been

B. had been published; had been

C. has been published; has been

(答案→)D. was published; has been

解析：本题考查的动词时态。in 1955是一个明确表示过去的时间状语，该用一般过去式；第二个空与ever since搭配，该用现在完成时。