The points of issue
First printing, Herbert Jenkins, London, 14 February 1921, which precedes the US George H. Doran edition (15 July 1921).
Is this the true first?
UK Herbert Jenkins is the true first (February 1921); US Doran followed in July 1921.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Indiscretions of Archie a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing, Herbert Jenkins, London, 14 February 1921, which precedes the US George H. Doran edition (15 July 1921).
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. UK Herbert Jenkins is the true first (February 1921); US Doran followed in July 1921.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Indiscretions of Archie — 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.