More ways to confirm a first printing
- Number line when present
- ISBN prefix
- Distinguish from post-2021 Lee & Low reprints
Notable points & cautions
- Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Joe Hayes, Luis Alberto Urrea, and Dagoberto Gilb are flagship Cinco Puntos authors. Watch for Lee & Low reprints sold as firsts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Cinco Puntos Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Stated “First Edition” (primary method) Number line when present
Does Cinco Puntos Press use a number line?
Number line when present
Is a book-club edition a Cinco Puntos Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Joe Hayes, Luis Alberto Urrea, and Dagoberto Gilb are flagship Cinco Puntos authors. Watch for Lee & Low reprints sold as firsts.
What era does this cover?
This covers Cinco Puntos Press. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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