The points of issue
First printing, Faber and Faber, London, 1966. Third collection of Antrobus diplomatic stories (after Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip), with illustrations by Nicolas Bentley; original pink cloth.
Is this the true first?
UK Faber edition of 1966 is the true first; the US Dutton edition followed in 1967.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Sauve Qui Peut a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing, Faber and Faber, London, 1966. Third collection of Antrobus diplomatic stories (after Esprit de Corps and Stiff Upper Lip), with illustrations by Nicolas Bentley; original pink 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 Faber edition of 1966 is the true first; the US Dutton edition followed in 1967.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Sauve Qui Peut — 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.