The points of issue
Omnibus story collection. Tor hardcover with 'First edition' stated on the copyright page and full number line ending in 1; priced jacket.
Is this the true first?
US Tor hardcover (1990) is the true first comprehensive collection.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
SFBC edition exists.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Maps in a Mirror: The Short Fiction of Orson Scott Card a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Omnibus story collection. Tor hardcover with 'First edition' stated on the copyright page and full number line ending in 1; priced 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. US Tor hardcover (1990) is the true first comprehensive collection.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
SFBC edition exists.
I have a first edition of Maps in a Mirror: The Short Fiction of Orson Scott Card — 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.