The points of issue
First published by Herbert Jenkins in London on 30 November 1923; the first US edition followed from George H. Doran on 14 March 1924. A Blandings and Psmith crossover novel.
Is this the true first?
The UK Jenkins 1923 printing is the true first edition; the US Doran 1924 issue is the first American edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue noted for the true first.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Leave It to Psmith a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First published by Herbert Jenkins in London on 30 November 1923; the first US edition followed from George H. Doran on 14 March 1924. A Blandings and Psmith crossover novel.
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 Jenkins 1923 printing is the true first edition; the US Doran 1924 issue is the first American edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue noted for the true first.
I have a first edition of Leave It to Psmith — 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.