first edition

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For hundreds of years, hardbacks have been published as the first edition of a book.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Concerns around the first edition, in 2022, ranged from world champion Max Verstappen complaining about the track surface to fans getting stuck in long bathroom lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The climate-threatened Pacific nation of Tuvalu was also named as host of next year's conference with Ireland in what was seen as a crucial signal that the momentum would carry on beyond the first edition.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament with 48 teams and will be spread across three countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Although the first edition of Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium had not sold widely, later editions in French and Latin spread her work throughout Europe.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman