The points of issue
Magnus Books trade paperback original, first printing per copyright.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder.
Is this the true first?
US Magnus Books (2012) is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Magnus Books trade paperback original, first printing per copyright.
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 Magnus Books (2012) is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None.
I have a first edition of Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders — 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.