First published 1979

The Faded Sun

by C. J. Cherryh

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Doubleday, 1979
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Who published the first edition of The Faded Sun?

The first edition of The Faded Sun by C. J. Cherryh was published in Garden City, N.Y by Doubleday in 1979.

How many editions of The Faded Sun are there?

We track 2 editions of The Faded Sun, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.

How can I tell if my copy of The Faded Sun is a first edition?

Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.