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First-Edition Identification · Southwest & New Mexico Presses

How to Identify a Museum of New Mexico Press First Edition

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The fastest check: ISBN prefix 978-0-89013

How to identify a first printing

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

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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