The points of issue
First edition, Doubleday, Garden City, 1967, about 462 pages. States 'First Edition' on the copyright page per Doubleday convention. A collection of stories and autobiographical pieces.
Is this the true first?
US Doubleday edition is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings omit the 'First Edition' statement from the copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Story Teller a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, Doubleday, Garden City, 1967, about 462 pages. States 'First Edition' on the copyright page per Doubleday convention. A collection of stories and autobiographical pieces.
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 Doubleday edition is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings omit the 'First Edition' statement from the copyright page.
I have a first edition of Story Teller — 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.