The points of issue
'First Edition' stated on the copyright page (Doubleday convention). First volume of the late 'A Universe of Time' sequence.
Is this the true first?
US first (Doubleday, Garden City).
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings omit the 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Silence of History a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page (Doubleday convention). First volume of the late 'A Universe of Time' sequence.
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 first (Doubleday, Garden City).
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings omit the 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page.
I have a first edition of The Silence of History — 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.