The points of issue
Harper & Row hardcover; first printing identified by the complete number-line/code line ending in 1 on the copyright page. The dust jacket is priced.
Is this the true first?
US Harper & Row first hardcover is the true first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions lack the priced jacket and show a blind stamp on the rear board.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Doorways in the Sand a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Harper & Row hardcover; first printing identified by the complete number-line/code line ending in 1 on the copyright page. The dust jacket is priced.
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 Harper & Row first hardcover is the true first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions lack the priced jacket and show a blind stamp on the rear board.
I have a first edition of Doorways in the Sand — 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.