The points of issue
Del Rey hardcover with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page and a full number line ending in 1, per standard Del Rey/Ballantine practice. Published June 2005.
Is this the true first?
US Del Rey hardcover (2005) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade issue only; no separate book club hardcover reported.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Magic Street a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Del Rey hardcover with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page and a full number line ending in 1, per standard Del Rey/Ballantine practice. Published June 2005.
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 (2005) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade issue only; no separate book club hardcover reported.
I have a first edition of Magic Street — 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.