The points of issue
Counterpoint first printing, identified by the 'First Edition' statement with a full descending number line ending in 1 on the copyright page; issued in trade cloth with a priced dust jacket.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 2011 Counterpoint hardcover.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Every Third Thought: A Novel in Five Seasons a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Counterpoint first printing, identified by the 'First Edition' statement with a full descending number line ending in 1 on the copyright page; issued in trade cloth with a priced dust jacket.
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. True first is the 2011 Counterpoint hardcover.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Every Third Thought: A Novel in Five Seasons — 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.