The points of issue
Putnam US first edition; first printings carry the full number line on the copyright page.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder · G.P. Putnam's Sons first-edition guide.
Is this the true first?
US Putnam true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions lack the number line and the printed jacket price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Fires of Eden a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Putnam US first edition; first printings carry the full number line 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 Putnam true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions lack the number line and the printed jacket price.
I have a first edition of Fires of Eden — 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.