The points of issue
US Tor hardcover published November 14, 2017; 'First Edition' stated with number line to 1.
Is this the true first?
US Tor true first; the UK Gollancz edition followed on November 16, 2017.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ; leatherbound editions separate.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Oathbringer (Stormlight Archive 3) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US Tor hardcover published November 14, 2017; 'First Edition' stated with number line to 1.
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 true first; the UK Gollancz edition followed on November 16, 2017.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ; leatherbound editions separate.
I have a first edition of Oathbringer (Stormlight Archive 3) — 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.