The points of issue
Eos hardcover, 'First Edition' stated, number line to 1.
Is this the true first?
US Eos/HarperCollins hardcover (2005) is the true first trade edition. A signed limited edition of 750 copies from Hill House Publishers (2005, silk boards in clamshell, issued without jacket) also exists as a separate specialty issue.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Trade/club.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Hallowed Hunt a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Eos hardcover, 'First Edition' stated, number line to 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 Eos/HarperCollins hardcover (2005) is the true first trade edition. A signed limited edition of 750 copies from Hill House Publishers (2005, silk boards in clamshell, issued without jacket) also exists as a separate specialty issue.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Trade/club.
I have a first edition of The Hallowed Hunt — 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.