How to identify a St. Martin's Press first edition
Until the early 1980s St. Martin's did not mark first editions but noted later printings. Since then it uses “First Edition” and a number line.
What to look for, by period
to the early 1980s
No statement on first printings; later printings are noted.
1980s – today
“First Edition” (often “First Edition: Month Year”) and a number line.
Dates are approximate. Imprints and individual titles sometimes differ; for valuable books, check a bibliography of the author.
Check your St. Martin's Press book
New to number lines? Read how to read a number line, and how to spot a book club edition.