The points of issue
Bantam US first edition, number line.
Is this the true first?
US Bantam true first; the UK Headline edition of the same year is the first British edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions lack the number line and the printed jacket price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Rise of Endymion a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Bantam US first edition, number line.
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 Bantam true first; the UK Headline edition of the same year is the first British edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions lack the number line and the printed jacket price.
I have a first edition of The Rise of Endymion — 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.