The points of issue
William Morrow, New York, 2000. Stated First Edition with a full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page.
Is this the true first?
US Morrow edition is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions lack the number line and jacket price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Darwin's Blade a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: William Morrow, New York, 2000. Stated First Edition with a full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page.
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. US Morrow edition is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions lack the number line and jacket price.
I have a first edition of Darwin's Blade — 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.