The points of issue
Shasta Publishers first edition, Chicago, 1953, with the trade issue carrying a stated first edition / first printing on the copyright page. Black spine over red cloth boards; jacket by Hubert Rogers priced 3.50. Contains the novel-length 'If This Goes On—' plus 'Coventry' and 'Misfit', with an introduction by Henry Kuttner. A separate subscriber's issue was signed by Heinlein on an inserted leaf. Part of the Future History series.
Is this the true first?
US Shasta first edition is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition of note; later reprints lack the Shasta imprint.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Revolt in 2100 a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Shasta Publishers first edition, Chicago, 1953, with the trade issue carrying a stated first edition / first printing on the copyright page. Black spine over red cloth boards; jacket by Hubert Rogers priced 3.50. Contains the novel-length 'If This Goes On—' plus 'Coventry' and 'Misfit', with an introduction by Henry Kuttner. A separate subscriber's issue was signed by Heinlein on an inserted leaf. Part of the Future History series.
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 Shasta first edition is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition of note; later reprints lack the Shasta imprint.
I have a first edition of Revolt in 2100 — 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.