The fastest check: Trade first edition: copyright-page first-printing indication (number line with '1' / no later printings)
How to identify a first printing
- Trade first edition: copyright-page first-printing indication (number line with '1' / no later printings)
- Signed limited states identified by a tipped-in or bound signature/limitation page
- Most output is single-print-run hardcover, so absence of later-printing notation typically confirms the first
Decode the printer's key: paste the number line into the number-line decoder, or run any book through the first-edition identifier.
Notable points & cautions
- Founded 1997 by Jim Turner (formerly of Arkham House) and continued by his brother Gary Turner; specialized in single-author short-story collections
- Small print runs; quality production reminiscent of Arkham House lineage
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Golden Gryphon Press. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Golden Gryphon Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Trade first edition: copyright-page first-printing indication (number line with '1' / no later printings) Signed limited states identified by a tipped-in or bound signature/limitation page
Does Golden Gryphon Press use a number line?
Signed limited states identified by a tipped-in or bound signature/limitation page
Is a book-club edition a Golden Gryphon Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founded 1997 by Jim Turner (formerly of Arkham House) and continued by his brother Gary Turner; specialized in single-author short-story collections
What era does this cover?
This covers Golden Gryphon Press (1997–2010s). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.