The fastest check: "First Edition" statement on the copyright page plus a descending number line ending in 1, following Little, Brown / Hachette practice
How to identify a first printing
- "First Edition" statement on the copyright page plus a descending number line ending in 1, following Little, Brown / Hachette practice
Decode the printer's key: paste the number line into the number-line decoder, search any title in the First Edition Checker, or run a book through the identifier.
Notable points & cautions
- Crime, thriller, and suspense imprint of Little, Brown and Company (Hachette Book Group); announced June 2010, launched spring 2011
- Follows Little, Brown / Hachette conventions, which since the late 1970s use a 'First Edition' statement together with a number line ending in 1
- A separate UK Mulholland line exists under Hodder & Stoughton — confirm the edition's country of publication before applying these US rules
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Mulholland Books. Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Mulholland Books book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. "First Edition" statement on the copyright page plus a descending number line ending in 1, following Little, Brown / Hachette practice
Does Mulholland Books use a number line?
"First Edition" statement on the copyright page plus a descending number line ending in 1, following Little, Brown / Hachette practice
Is a book-club edition a Mulholland Books first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Crime, thriller, and suspense imprint of Little, Brown and Company (Hachette Book Group); announced June 2010, launched spring 2011
What era does this cover?
This covers Mulholland Books (2011–present). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.