The points of issue
First Edition stated on the copyright page. Cozzens's last novel.
Is this the true first?
US first edition; the UK edition followed from Longmans in 1968.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
The book club issue carries a blind-stamp; the trade first edition states First Edition on the copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Morning Noon and Night a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First Edition stated on the copyright page. Cozzens's last 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. US first edition; the UK edition followed from Longmans in 1968.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
The book club issue carries a blind-stamp; the trade first edition states First Edition on the copyright page.
I have a first edition of Morning Noon and Night — 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.