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First-Edition Identification · Southwest & New Mexico Presses

How to Identify a Quinto Sol Publications First Edition

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The fastest check: Imprint “Quinto Sol Publications, Inc.” with a Berkeley, California address

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 Quinto Sol Publications book is a first edition?

Check the copyright page. Imprint “Quinto Sol Publications, Inc.” with a Berkeley, California address No number lines and no explicit first-edition statements — identification is by physical points of issue

Does Quinto Sol Publications use a number line?

No number lines and no explicit first-edition statements — identification is by physical points of issue

Is a book-club edition a Quinto Sol Publications first edition?

No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. The press that created the Chicano literary canon. All four Premio Quinto Sol winners are now deceased — their signature pools are closed.

What era does this cover?

This covers Quinto Sol Publications. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.

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