The points of issue
First edition, first impression, published by Duckworth, London, in 1934. Travel account of Waugh's journey through British Guiana and Brazil; complete copies include twenty-four photographic plates by the author and a folding map.
Is this the true first?
UK Duckworth 1934 is the true first. The US edition was published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1934.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Ninety-Two Days a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, first impression, published by Duckworth, London, in 1934. Travel account of Waugh's journey through British Guiana and Brazil; complete copies include twenty-four photographic plates by the author and a folding map.
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 Duckworth 1934 is the true first. The US edition was published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1934.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Ninety-Two Days — 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.