The points of issue
Dutton US first edition, 1990; first printing has a full number line on the copyright page. Story collection of thirteen pieces, including the Blue Rose trilogy tales Blue Rose and The Juniper Tree.
Is this the true first?
US Dutton true first; the UK edition followed later.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
BCE markings.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Houses Without Doors a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Dutton US first edition, 1990; first printing has a full number line on the copyright page. Story collection of thirteen pieces, including the Blue Rose trilogy tales Blue Rose and The Juniper Tree.
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. US Dutton true first; the UK edition followed later.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
BCE markings.
I have a first edition of Houses Without Doors — 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.