The points of issue
Little, Brown UK hardcover, published 5 April 2012. Copyright page states first publication in Great Britain in 2012 by Little, Brown, with the first-impression number line including 1. Priced dust jacket.
Is this the true first?
UK Little, Brown hardcover (April 2012) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Stonemouth a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Little, Brown UK hardcover, published 5 April 2012. Copyright page states first publication in Great Britain in 2012 by Little, Brown, with the first-impression number line including 1. Priced dust jacket.
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 Little, Brown hardcover (April 2012) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of Stonemouth — 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.