The points of issue
First edition, first printing, published 23 September 1910; a sequel to Mike. Collates 260 pages plus advertisements, with 12 black-and-white plates by T.M.R. Whitwell, in decorative cloth.
Is this the true first?
UK Adam & Charles Black edition is the true first. The American issue (Macmillan, New York, November 1910) was made from imported sheets and follows the UK.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Psmith in the City a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, first printing, published 23 September 1910; a sequel to Mike. Collates 260 pages plus advertisements, with 12 black-and-white plates by T.M.R. Whitwell, in decorative cloth.
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 Adam & Charles Black edition is the true first. The American issue (Macmillan, New York, November 1910) was made from imported sheets and follows the UK.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Psmith in the City — 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.