The points of issue
First American edition, Simon & Schuster, New York, 1967; UK Methuen edition also 1967. The American edition is generally cited as the first.
Is this the true first?
US Simon & Schuster 1967 is the commonly cited first; UK Methuen 1967 follows. Both editions are dated 1967.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue noted.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of A Meeting by the River a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First American edition, Simon & Schuster, New York, 1967; UK Methuen edition also 1967. The American edition is generally cited as the first.
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. US Simon & Schuster 1967 is the commonly cited first; UK Methuen 1967 follows. Both editions are dated 1967.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue noted.
I have a first edition of A Meeting by the River — 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.