The points of issue
Stated First Edition on the copyright page; original dust jacket priced on the front flap. Collection of fifteen stories.
Is this the true first?
US Harper & Row first hardcover is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition lacks the jacket price and typically shows a blind-stamp/dimple on the rear board.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Strange Wine a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Stated First Edition on the copyright page; original dust jacket priced on the front flap. Collection of fifteen stories.
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 Harper & Row first hardcover is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club edition lacks the jacket price and typically shows a blind-stamp/dimple on the rear board.
I have a first edition of Strange Wine — 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.