The points of issue
First Blandings novel. The US edition, titled Something New (D. Appleton, 3 September 1915), precedes the UK edition, titled Something Fresh (Methuen, 16 September 1915), by about two weeks.
Is this the true first?
US Appleton is the true first under the title Something New; the UK Methuen appeared days later as Something Fresh. Precedence and the title difference are both genuine points.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Differing US and UK titles for the same novel.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Something New a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First Blandings novel. The US edition, titled Something New (D. Appleton, 3 September 1915), precedes the UK edition, titled Something Fresh (Methuen, 16 September 1915), by about two weeks.
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 Appleton is the true first under the title Something New; the UK Methuen appeared days later as Something Fresh. Precedence and the title difference are both genuine points.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Differing US and UK titles for the same novel.
I have a first edition of Something New — 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.