The points of issue
The true first is the US edition titled The Little Warrior (George H. Doran, New York, 8 October 1920), which precedes the UK edition titled Jill the Reckless (Herbert Jenkins, London, 4 July 1921).
Is this the true first?
US Doran 'The Little Warrior' (1920) is the true first; the UK Jenkins 'Jill the Reckless' (1921) followed. Differing titles between markets.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Differing US and UK titles for the same work.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Jill the Reckless a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: The true first is the US edition titled The Little Warrior (George H. Doran, New York, 8 October 1920), which precedes the UK edition titled Jill the Reckless (Herbert Jenkins, London, 4 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. US Doran 'The Little Warrior' (1920) is the true first; the UK Jenkins 'Jill the Reckless' (1921) followed. Differing titles between markets.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Differing US and UK titles for the same work.
I have a first edition of Jill the Reckless — 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.