The points of issue
Ed. Hammond & Scull. UK first impression 1998; full number line to 1 or first-impression statement.
Is this the true first?
UK HarperCollins true first (January 1998); US Houghton Mifflin 1998 follows later that year.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings lack first state.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Roverandom a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Ed. Hammond & Scull. UK first impression 1998; full number line to 1 or first-impression statement.
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 HarperCollins true first (January 1998); US Houghton Mifflin 1998 follows later that year.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings lack first state.
I have a first edition of Roverandom — 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.