The points of issue
World Publishing (Cleveland/New York) 1969, stated first printing; black cloth with silver spine lettering, 415 pages. Novel of Latin American revolution and political intrigue.
Is this the true first?
US World Publishing first precedes the UK first, which was published by W. H. Allen (London), 1970 — not Heinemann.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings drop the first-printing statement; no separate book club issue confirmed from reliable sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Sanctuary V a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: World Publishing (Cleveland/New York) 1969, stated first printing; black cloth with silver spine lettering, 415 pages. Novel of Latin American revolution and political intrigue.
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 World Publishing first precedes the UK first, which was published by W. H. Allen (London), 1970 — not Heinemann.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings drop the first-printing statement; no separate book club issue confirmed from reliable sources.
I have a first edition of Sanctuary V — 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.