The points of issue
Third short-story collection, 'Little Mexican and Other Stories' (six stories: Uncle Spencer, Little Mexican, Hubert and Minnie, Fard, The Portrait, Young Archimedes). The US edition was retitled 'Young Archimedes and Other Stories' (George H. Doran, 1924) — a title point distinguishing the two issues.
Is this the true first?
UK Chatto & Windus 1924 under the title 'Little Mexican' is the true first; the US issue appeared the same year as 'Young Archimedes'.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Title differs between markets: UK 'Little Mexican', US 'Young Archimedes'.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Little Mexican a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Third short-story collection, 'Little Mexican and Other Stories' (six stories: Uncle Spencer, Little Mexican, Hubert and Minnie, Fard, The Portrait, Young Archimedes). The US edition was retitled 'Young Archimedes and Other Stories' (George H. Doran, 1924) — a title point distinguishing the two issues.
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 Chatto & Windus 1924 under the title 'Little Mexican' is the true first; the US issue appeared the same year as 'Young Archimedes'.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Title differs between markets: UK 'Little Mexican', US 'Young Archimedes'.
I have a first edition of Little Mexican — 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.