The fastest check: ISBN prefixes 0-9641542 and 1-936744
How to identify a first printing
- ISBN prefixes 0-9641542 and 1-936744
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque / Albuquerque address
- “First edition” statement typical; otherwise negative-evidence
- Most titles are single-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
- Dual-imprint structure (Rio Grande Books and LPD Press) sometimes both appear on the copyright page. Santero traditions, regional history, and the New Mexico Book Awards.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Rio Grande Books / LPD Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. ISBN prefixes 0-9641542 and 1-936744 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque / Albuquerque address
Does Rio Grande Books / LPD Press use a number line?
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque / Albuquerque address
Is a book-club edition a Rio Grande Books / LPD Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Dual-imprint structure (Rio Grande Books and LPD Press) sometimes both appear on the copyright page. Santero traditions, regional history, and the New Mexico Book Awards.
What era does this cover?
This covers Rio Grande Books / LPD Press. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.