More ways to confirm a first printing
- Negative-evidence on 1959–early-1970s titles
- Number line consistently from c.1985
Notable points & cautions
- Successor volumes (e.g., Asteroids → Asteroids II) are new works, not revised editions of the original.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my University of Arizona Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. ISBN prefix 978-0-8165 Negative-evidence on 1959–early-1970s titles
Does University of Arizona Press use a number line?
Negative-evidence on 1959–early-1970s titles
Is a book-club edition a University of Arizona Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Successor volumes (e.g., Asteroids → Asteroids II) are new works, not revised editions of the original.
What era does this cover?
This covers University of Arizona Press. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.
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