The points of issue
Morrow hardcover, 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page with a full number line ending in 1.
Is this the true first?
US Morrow hardcover (May 2015) is the true first; the UK edition from The Borough Press followed days later. The Subterranean Press signed limited edition appeared in 2016, after the trade first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade only.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Seveneves a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Morrow hardcover, 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page with a full number line ending in 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 Morrow hardcover (May 2015) is the true first; the UK edition from The Borough Press followed days later. The Subterranean Press signed limited edition appeared in 2016, after the trade first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade only.
I have a first edition of Seveneves — 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.