The fastest check: Stated "First Edition" (1952–present)
How to identify a first printing
- Stated "First Edition" (1952–present)
- Number line added from the 1970s
- Later printings always noted
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
- Later printings are always noted, which makes the positive statement + number line combination reliable.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Simon & Schuster book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Stated "First Edition" (1952–present) Number line added from the 1970s
Does Simon & Schuster use a number line?
Number line added from the 1970s
Is a book-club edition a Simon & Schuster first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Later printings are always noted, which makes the positive statement + number line combination reliable.
What era does this cover?
This covers Simon & Schuster. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.