The points of issue
Gollancz UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line including 1. Revenger trilogy vol. 1.
Is this the true first?
UK Gollancz hardcover (15 September 2016) is the true first; the Orbit US trade paperback followed in February 2017.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Revenger a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Gollancz UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line including 1. Revenger trilogy vol. 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. UK Gollancz hardcover (15 September 2016) is the true first; the Orbit US trade paperback followed in February 2017.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Revenger — 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.