The fastest check: ISBN prefix 0-87358 (all eras)
How to identify a first printing
- ISBN prefix 0-87358 (all eras)
- Flagstaff, Arizona imprint line
- Fine-press colophon with limitation on early limited editions
- Number line / negative-evidence on trade editions
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
- Two production traditions: early Weaver-era fine-press limiteds and later trade editions under Northland Publishing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Northland Press / Northland Publishing book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. ISBN prefix 0-87358 (all eras) Flagstaff, Arizona imprint line
Does Northland Press / Northland Publishing use a number line?
Flagstaff, Arizona imprint line
Is a book-club edition a Northland Press / Northland Publishing first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Two production traditions: early Weaver-era fine-press limiteds and later trade editions under Northland Publishing.
What era does this cover?
This covers Northland Press / Northland Publishing. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.