How to identify a first printing
- 1990s-2000s: Trade firsts state 'First Edition' or 'First printing' and/or carry a descending number line ('1' = first); the 'Greycliff River Book Series' of single-river guides and the Montana fly-fishing guides are revised, so the edition number is restated for new editions.
- All eras: Confirm both the edition currency (river/access data) and the printing statement before assigning a first printing of a given edition.
Notable points & cautions
- Helena, Montana fly-fishing guidebook house active from the mid-1990s, publisher of John Holt's Montana fly-fishing guides (East and West of the Continental Divide) and the multi-volume 'Greycliff River Book Series' (e.g., Craig Mathews' Fly Fishing the Madison).
- Small regional outdoor publisher whose titles overlap the broader Montana fly-fishing guidebook scene.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Greycliff Publishing Company. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Greycliff Publishing Company book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. 1990s-2000s: Trade firsts state 'First Edition' or 'First printing' and/or carry a descending number line ('1' = first); the 'Greycliff River Book Series' of single-river guides and the Montana fly-fishing guides are revised, so the edition number is restated for new editions. All eras: Confirm both the edition currency (river/access data) and the printing statement before assigning a first printing of a given edition.
Does Greycliff Publishing Company use a number line?
All eras: Confirm both the edition currency (river/access data) and the printing statement before assigning a first printing of a given edition.
Is a book-club edition a Greycliff Publishing Company first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Helena, Montana fly-fishing guidebook house active from the mid-1990s, publisher of John Holt's Montana fly-fishing guides (East and West of the Continental Divide) and the multi-volume 'Greycliff River Book Series' (e.g., Craig Mathews' Fly Fishing the Madison).
What era does this cover?
This covers Greycliff Publishing Company (1990s-2000s). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.