The points of issue
First edition, New American Library, New York, 1973; Caldwell's final novel.
Is this the true first?
US first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
A second printing in cloth exists and is not the first; later French-language editions are separate. Confirm the first-printing indication on the NAL copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Annette a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, New American Library, New York, 1973; Caldwell's final novel.
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 first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
A second printing in cloth exists and is not the first; later French-language editions are separate. Confirm the first-printing indication on the NAL copyright page.
I have a first edition of Annette — 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.