How to check the version before installing a package using apt-get?

Question

I\'m thinking to install hylafax+ version 5.5.4 which was release last month on my Debian PC.

I checked dpkg -l | grep "hylafax" and found

Answer 1

Linux Mint, Debian 9, Ubuntu 16.04 and older:

Short info:

apt policy 

Detailed info (With Description and Depends):

apt show