The points of issue
First printing carries 'First Edition' stated with a full number line ending in 1, and the first-issue jacket shows the printed retail price. Won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2006 (for the 2005 book).
Is this the true first?
The US ReganBooks edition of 2005 is the true first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No significant book-club edition; later printings advance the number line and state additional impressions.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Citizen Vince a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing carries 'First Edition' stated with a full number line ending in 1, and the first-issue jacket shows the printed retail price. Won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 2006 (for the 2005 book).
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. The US ReganBooks edition of 2005 is the true first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No significant book-club edition; later printings advance the number line and state additional impressions.
I have a first edition of Citizen Vince — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.