The points of issue
Pantheon first edition, first printing, with a full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page and the Pantheon colophon. National Book Award finalist. Confirm the original jacket price is present and unclipped.
Is this the true first?
The US Pantheon hardcover of 2005 is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book-club editions are lighter and omit the number line and the printed flap price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Veronica a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Pantheon first edition, first printing, with a full number line ending in 1 on the copyright page and the Pantheon colophon. National Book Award finalist. Confirm the original jacket price is present and unclipped.
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. The US Pantheon hardcover of 2005 is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book-club editions are lighter and omit the number line and the printed flap price.
I have a first edition of Veronica — 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.