The fastest check: ISBN prefix 1-878610
More ways to confirm a first printing
- Red Crane Books imprint
- “First edition” stated on some titles
- Number line when present; otherwise negative-evidence
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
- Cookbook series, Larry Frank's santos photography, and the New Mexico Poetry Renaissance anthology; no longer an independent press.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Red Crane Books book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. ISBN prefix 1-878610 Red Crane Books imprint
Does Red Crane Books use a number line?
Red Crane Books imprint
Is a book-club edition a Red Crane Books first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Cookbook series, Larry Frank's santos photography, and the New Mexico Poetry Renaissance anthology; no longer an independent press.
What era does this cover?
This covers Red Crane Books. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
Clearing out a shelf that includes Red Crane Books books? I take books as a free donation and make sure collectible copies are identified, not discarded: free pickup in the Albuquerque metro (scheduled by route), the 24/7 drop box at 5445 Edith Blvd NE, or donor-paid mail-in from anywhere in the US. Call or text 505-250-3804.