The points of issue
Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line to 1. Salvation Sequence vol. 3.
Is this the true first?
UK Macmillan hardcover (29 October 2020) is the true first, preceding the US Del Rey hardcover (17 November 2020) by nearly three weeks.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Saints of Salvation a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Macmillan UK hardcover, priced jacket, number line to 1. Salvation Sequence vol. 3.
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 Macmillan hardcover (29 October 2020) is the true first, preceding the US Del Rey hardcover (17 November 2020) by nearly three weeks.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of The Saints of Salvation — 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.