The points of issue
Discworld 41, the final Discworld novel, published posthumously; Tiffany Aching 5. UK Doubleday, published 27 August 2015. First printing shows the Doubleday countdown number line ending in 1 on the copyright page.
Is this the true first?
UK Doubleday (27 August 2015) is the true first; the US Harper edition followed on 1 September 2015. Last Discworld novel.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings show a number line that no longer reaches 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Shepherd's Crown a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Discworld 41, the final Discworld novel, published posthumously; Tiffany Aching 5. UK Doubleday, published 27 August 2015. First printing shows the Doubleday countdown number line ending in 1 on the copyright page.
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 Doubleday (27 August 2015) is the true first; the US Harper edition followed on 1 September 2015. Last Discworld novel.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings show a number line that no longer reaches 1.
I have a first edition of The Shepherd's Crown — 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.