The points of issue
Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line ending in 1. Commonwealth Saga vol. 2.
Is this the true first?
UK Macmillan hardcover (October 2005) is the true first; the US Del Rey edition followed in 2006.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Judas Unchained a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line ending in 1. Commonwealth Saga vol. 2.
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 Macmillan hardcover (October 2005) is the true first; the US Del Rey edition followed in 2006.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Judas Unchained — 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.