The points of issue
BBC Books UK hardcover, number line to 1.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder.
Is this the true first?
UK BBC Books hardcover (2013) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Doctor Who: The Harvest of Time a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: BBC Books UK hardcover, number line to 1.
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. UK BBC Books hardcover (2013) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Doctor Who: The Harvest of Time — 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.