The points of issue
Hardback in boards with gilt-lettered spine, issued in dust jacket. First edition, first impression has the full number line ending in 1; later printings state the impression.
Is this the true first?
The UK Jonathan Cape edition (30 August 2001, ISBN 0224061593) precedes the US Random House edition (early September 2001), making the Cape printing the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later impressions add the impression statement on the copyright page; the true first shows the complete number line down to 1.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Fury a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Hardback in boards with gilt-lettered spine, issued in dust jacket. First edition, first impression has the full number line ending in 1; later printings state the impression.
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 UK Jonathan Cape edition (30 August 2001, ISBN 0224061593) precedes the US Random House edition (early September 2001), making the Cape printing the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later impressions add the impression statement on the copyright page; the true first shows the complete number line down to 1.
I have a first edition of Fury — 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.