The points of issue
First edition, first printing, Chapman & Hall 1964. Full title A Little Learning: The First Volume of an Autobiography. The only completed volume of Waugh's autobiography, covering childhood through Oxford and schoolmastering; illustrated with photographs and drawings.
Is this the true first?
Chapman & Hall (London) is the true first. A US edition followed from Little, Brown in 1964.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of A Little Learning a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, first printing, Chapman & Hall 1964. Full title A Little Learning: The First Volume of an Autobiography. The only completed volume of Waugh's autobiography, covering childhood through Oxford and schoolmastering; illustrated with photographs and drawings.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. Chapman & Hall (London) is the true first. A US edition followed from Little, Brown in 1964.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of A Little Learning — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.