The points of issue
First printing has no statement of a later printing on the copyright page; trade dust jacket is priced (3.95) at the top of the front flap. Cover art by Dale Hennesy. A novelization of the 1966 film.
Is this the true first?
The US Houghton Mifflin edition is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions are typically identified by a blind stamp (small square or dot) on the lower rear board and a dust jacket with no printed price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Fantastic Voyage a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing has no statement of a later printing on the copyright page; trade dust jacket is priced (3.95) at the top of the front flap. Cover art by Dale Hennesy. A novelization of the 1966 film.
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. The US Houghton Mifflin edition is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions are typically identified by a blind stamp (small square or dot) on the lower rear board and a dust jacket with no printed price.
I have a first edition of Fantastic Voyage — 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.