The points of issue
Satirical novel. UK Chatto & Windus 1923 (about 328 pages) precedes the US George H. Doran edition of 1923.
Is this the true first?
UK Chatto & Windus 1923 is the true first; US George H. Doran 1923 follows.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Antic Hay a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Satirical novel. UK Chatto & Windus 1923 (about 328 pages) precedes the US George H. Doran edition of 1923.
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. UK Chatto & Windus 1923 is the true first; US George H. Doran 1923 follows.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Antic Hay — 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.