The points of issue
Eos hardcover, 'First Edition' stated, number line to 1; priced jacket. World of the Five Gods.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder · Eos/HarperCollins first-edition guide.
Is this the true first?
US Eos/HarperCollins hardcover (2001) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
SFBC edition exists.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Curse of Chalion a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Eos hardcover, 'First Edition' stated, number line to 1; priced jacket. World of the Five Gods.
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 Eos/HarperCollins hardcover (2001) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
SFBC edition exists.
I have a first edition of The Curse of Chalion — 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.