The fastest check: ISBN prefixes 0-931122 and 0-9826968
How to identify a first printing
- ISBN prefixes 0-931122 and 0-9826968
- Copyright year matching publication date
- Absence of later-printing notation; some titles state “First edition”
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
- Founder Frank Crawford died in 2019. Distributed through the University of New Mexico Press.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my West End Press book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. ISBN prefixes 0-931122 and 0-9826968 Copyright year matching publication date
Does West End Press use a number line?
Copyright year matching publication date
Is a book-club edition a West End Press first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Founder Frank Crawford died in 2019. Distributed through the University of New Mexico Press.
What era does this cover?
This covers West End Press. Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.