The points of issue
Faber first edition. First printing identified by number line / absence of later-impression statement on the copyright page; cloth in dust jacket with original price.
Is this the true first?
Faber UK (1975) is the true first; Oxford University Press issued the US edition. A pivotal Heaney collection; signed copies premium.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Not a book club. Confirm Faber first-impression copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of North a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Faber first edition. First printing identified by number line / absence of later-impression statement on the copyright page; cloth in dust jacket with original price.
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. Faber UK (1975) is the true first; Oxford University Press issued the US edition. A pivotal Heaney collection; signed copies premium.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Not a book club. Confirm Faber first-impression copyright page.
I have a first edition of North — 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.