The points of issue
DAW paperback original, DAW Collectors No. 500 (catalog code UE1769), stated First Printing, October 1982, on the copyright page; Ken W. Kelly cover art.
Is this the true first?
US DAW paperback original (October 1982) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Port Eternity a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: DAW paperback original, DAW Collectors No. 500 (catalog code UE1769), stated First Printing, October 1982, on the copyright page; Ken W. Kelly cover art.
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 DAW paperback original (October 1982) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None.
I have a first edition of Port Eternity — 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.