The points of issue
Tor hardcover; copyright page states 'First Edition: November 2008' with a full number line down to 1.
Is this the true first?
US Tor hardcover (November 2008) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book-club edition possible; the trade first has the full number line and a priced jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Ender in Exile a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Tor hardcover; copyright page states 'First Edition: November 2008' with a full number line down 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. US Tor hardcover (November 2008) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book-club edition possible; the trade first has the full number line and a priced jacket.
I have a first edition of Ender in Exile — 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.