The points of issue
Copyright page states 'First printing, 1979.' Yellow cloth, red spine lettering, red top stain; price-intact dust jacket on the true first. Collection of short stories.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 1979 FSG hardcover.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No notable book-club issue; later printings carry additional printing statements.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Great Days a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Copyright page states 'First printing, 1979.' Yellow cloth, red spine lettering, red top stain; price-intact dust jacket on the true first. Collection of short stories.
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. True first is the 1979 FSG hardcover.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No notable book-club issue; later printings carry additional printing statements.
I have a first edition of Great Days — 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.