# Is "Success and Dominance in Ecosystems: The Case of the Social Insects" by E. O. Wilson a First Edition?

> **Quick answer.** A first edition of Success and Dominance in Ecosystems: The Case of the Social Insects by E. O. Wilson (Ecology Institute, 1990) is identified by: Ecology Institute (Oldendorf/Luhe, Germany) first printing, 1990; Excellence in Ecology series, volume 2, edited by O. True first, Ecology Institute.

**Checklist — a true first has these:**
- Ecology Institute (Oldendorf/Luhe, Germany) first printing, 1990
- Excellence in Ecology series, volume 2, edited by O. Kinne; introduction by Otto Kinne; roughly xxi plus 104 pages with figures
- Scarce minor monograph
- Publisher imprint reads Ecology Institute
- Not a book-club edition (see below)

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | E. O. Wilson |
| Publisher | Ecology Institute |
| Year | 1990 |
| True first | — |
| Format | Hardcover (trade) |
| Key point | Ecology Institute (Oldendorf/Luhe, Germany) first printing, 1990 |
| Book-club edition exists? | Yes |

## Points of issue
Ecology Institute (Oldendorf/Luhe, Germany) first printing, 1990; Excellence in Ecology series, volume 2, edited by O. Kinne; introduction by Otto Kinne; roughly xxi plus 104 pages with figures. Scarce minor monograph.

## Is this the true first?
True first, Ecology Institute. Scarce minor title in a small print run.

## Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition.

## Source
New Mexico Literacy Project — Is *Success and Dominance in Ecosystems: The Case of the Social Insects* by E. O. Wilson a first edition? https://newmexicoliteracyproject.org/first-edition/success-and-dominance-in-ecosystems-the-case-of-the-social-i
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