How to identify a William Morrow first edition
Morrow has used a number line since 1973. Its “First Edition” statement was sometimes left on later printings, so read the number line.
What to look for, by period
before 1973
Sometimes “First Printing (month, year)”; later printings are always noted.
1973 – today
A number line, often with “First Edition”, which was occasionally not removed from later printings.
Dates are approximate. Imprints and individual titles sometimes differ; for valuable books, check a bibliography of the author.
Check your William Morrow book
New to number lines? Read how to read a number line, and how to spot a book club edition.