The points of issue
First edition: Victor Gollancz, London, 1992, copyright page indicating the first printing, Josh Kirby jacket art, jacket priced in pounds on the front flap. A standalone-favourite Discworld novel.
Is this the true first?
The UK Gollancz hardcover of 1992 is the world first; Corgi paperback and US editions follow.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Corgi paperbacks and Book Club Associates (BCA) hardcovers (no printed price, club markings) are common.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Small Gods a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition: Victor Gollancz, London, 1992, copyright page indicating the first printing, Josh Kirby jacket art, jacket priced in pounds on the front flap. A standalone-favourite Discworld novel.
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. The UK Gollancz hardcover of 1992 is the world first; Corgi paperback and US editions follow.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Corgi paperbacks and Book Club Associates (BCA) hardcovers (no printed price, club markings) are common.
I have a first edition of Small Gods — 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.