The points of issue
Del Rey hardcover. Copyright page states 'First edition: April 1999' with full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1; the 1 present indicates first printing.
Is this the true first?
US Del Rey hardcover (April 1999) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue confirmed; first printings have a priced jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Enchantment a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Del Rey hardcover. Copyright page states 'First edition: April 1999' with full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1; the 1 present indicates first printing.
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 Del Rey hardcover (April 1999) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue confirmed; first printings have a priced jacket.
I have a first edition of Enchantment — 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.