Look at the page with the copyright (behind tile page.) Often will say First Edition there. Or could say First US Edition which means it was first published in another country. Numbers should be in numerical order from 1-10 if a first. May want to check as could affect bids. If there is no price on inside of front cover, probably a book club edition. Also, look to see if there is a remainder mark--a dot or line u
Oops--Mark on bottom outside pages usually. Seldom on top. Even if first edition, it was on clearance. Bothers some people, some don't care. Hope that helps! OrganicGrandmaDi F&W--hope you'll fan me back.