How to identify a first printing
- First printing follows FSG house style: a copyright-page statement such as "First edition" or "First published" with the year, generally accompanied by a number line ending in 1
Notable points & cautions
- History, politics, and drama imprint acquired by and operating within Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Macmillan
- Identification follows FSG conventions; for older titles confirm the printed first-edition/first-published statement rather than relying on a number line alone
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Hill and Wang. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Hill and Wang book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. First printing follows FSG house style: a copyright-page statement such as "First edition" or "First published" with the year, generally accompanied by a number line ending in 1
Does Hill and Wang use a number line?
First printing follows FSG house style: a copyright-page statement such as "First edition" or "First published" with the year, generally accompanied by a number line ending in 1
Is a book-club edition a Hill and Wang first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. History, politics, and drama imprint acquired by and operating within Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Macmillan
What era does this cover?
This covers Hill and Wang (1956-present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.