The fastest check: ISBN prefix 978-0-89013
More ways to confirm a first printing
- Negative-evidence (no reprint language)
- Number line when present
- Exhibition catalogs are usually single-printing
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
- Frequently confused with UNM Press — the ISBN prefix settles it.
- Acquired the Red Crane Books catalog in 2007.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Museum of New Mexico Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. ISBN prefix 978-0-89013 Negative-evidence (no reprint language)
Does Museum of New Mexico Press use a number line?
Negative-evidence (no reprint language)
Is a book-club edition a Museum of New Mexico Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Frequently confused with UNM Press — the ISBN prefix settles it.
What era does this cover?
This covers Museum of New Mexico Press. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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