2 Gregory Mcdonald first editions are documented on this shelf, from Fletch (1974) to Confess, Fletch (1976) across 2 different publishers. Each linked guide gives the points of issue that separate a true first printing of that Gregory Mcdonald title from later printings and book-club copies — the publisher and year to expect, the number-line or edition-statement conventions, and the tells that show up in online listings.

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Fletch — 1974 · The Bobbs-Merrill CompanyUS Bobbs-Merrill first, 1974: first printing carries the Bobbs-Merrill imprint with no later-printing statement; black binding with gilt-lettered spine and a pictorial dust jacket. Won the 1975 Edgar for Best First Novel. Jacket priced for 1974. US Bobbs-Merrill 1974 is the true first. Book-club editions are smaller, lack the jacket price; later printings are stated on the verso.
Confess, Fletch — 1976 · Avon BooksUS Avon paperback original, November 1976 (Avon #30882) — a true paperback original with no prior hardcover; first printing identified by the Avon code and number line. Won the 1977 Edgar for Best Paperback Original, making McDonald the only author to win for both a first novel (Fletch) and its sequel. US Avon 1976 paperback is the true first; later hardcover gatherings are first-thus. Reissues with altered covers or revised Avon codes are later printings.

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