The points of issue
First edition, first printing. Second of the Enderby novels, bound in brown cloth with gilt spine lettering. The UK Heinemann edition is the true first; there was no separate first US hardcover under this title.
Is this the true first?
UK William Heinemann 1968 is the true first. In the US the text first appeared within the Norton omnibus Enderby (1968), which combined Inside Mr Enderby and Enderby Outside.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No separate book-club issue noted.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Enderby Outside a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, first printing. Second of the Enderby novels, bound in brown cloth with gilt spine lettering. The UK Heinemann edition is the true first; there was no separate first US hardcover under this title.
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 William Heinemann 1968 is the true first. In the US the text first appeared within the Norton omnibus Enderby (1968), which combined Inside Mr Enderby and Enderby Outside.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No separate book-club issue noted.
I have a first edition of Enderby Outside — 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.