More ways to confirm a first printing
- Stated “First edition” or negative-evidence
- Number line on later titles
- Offset vs. print-on-demand paper stock
Notable points & cautions
- Original offset printings (c.1970s–2005) feel different from later print-on-demand reissues, which use brighter, thicker, toner-printed stock even when the cover and copyright page look identical.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Sunstone Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. Sun-stone petroglyph logo Stated “First edition” or negative-evidence
Does Sunstone Press use a number line?
Stated “First edition” or negative-evidence
Is a book-club edition a Sunstone Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Original offset printings (c.1970s–2005) feel different from later print-on-demand reissues, which use brighter, thicker, toner-printed stock even when the cover and copyright page look identical.
What era does this cover?
This covers Sunstone Press. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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