The fastest check: Imprint “Quinto Sol Publications, Inc.” with a Berkeley, California address
How to identify a first printing
- 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
- ISBN prefix 0-88412
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
- The press that created the Chicano literary canon. All four Premio Quinto Sol winners are now deceased — their signature pools are closed.
- Identification is physical, not statement-based: match imprint, format, pagination, cover, and paper stock.
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.