The points of issue
Ballantine paperback original, catalog number 01680, Ron Walotsky cover. No prior book edition.
Is this the true first?
US Ballantine paperback original is the true first book edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Not applicable; paperback original with no book club edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Up the Line a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Ballantine paperback original, catalog number 01680, Ron Walotsky cover. No prior book edition.
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 Ballantine paperback original is the true first book edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Not applicable; paperback original with no book club edition.
I have a first edition of Up the Line — 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.