The points of issue
First UK edition, first printing, published 18 October 1907. Semi-autobiographical novel co-written with Herbert Westbrook. First-issue points include 'Cassell & Company Limited' on the spine and the date code '9-1907' on pages 96-97. Catalogued McIlvaine A9a. Scarce.
Is this the true first?
UK Cassell is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Not George Washington a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First UK edition, first printing, published 18 October 1907. Semi-autobiographical novel co-written with Herbert Westbrook. First-issue points include 'Cassell & Company Limited' on the spine and the date code '9-1907' on pages 96-97. Catalogued McIlvaine A9a. Scarce.
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 Cassell is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Not George Washington — 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.