The points of issue
First printing. Powell's third novel; set around the Passenger family's country seat.
Is this the true first?
London: Duckworth, 1933 is the true first. The US edition (Vanguard Press, New York, 1934) was retitled Mr. Zouch: Superman by publisher Jim Henle, after the character Zouch.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
US edition retitled Mr. Zouch: Superman (sometimes styled Mr Zouch, Superman).
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of From a View to a Death a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing. Powell's third novel; set around the Passenger family's country seat.
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. London: Duckworth, 1933 is the true first. The US edition (Vanguard Press, New York, 1934) was retitled Mr. Zouch: Superman by publisher Jim Henle, after the character Zouch.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
US edition retitled Mr. Zouch: Superman (sometimes styled Mr Zouch, Superman).
I have a first edition of From a View to a Death — 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.