The points of issue
US Harcourt first edition. Harcourt, Brace & World from 1960 to 1970 stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page, with no later printing indicated; price-clipped or reprinted jackets occur, so a priced first-edition jacket is preferred. Story collection.
Is this the true first?
US Harcourt first edition (1962), with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition: typically a blind-stamped circle or square on the rear board and a jacket without a printed price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Tales of Ten Worlds a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US Harcourt first edition. Harcourt, Brace & World from 1960 to 1970 stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page, with no later printing indicated; price-clipped or reprinted jackets occur, so a priced first-edition jacket is preferred. Story collection.
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 Harcourt first edition (1962), with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club edition: typically a blind-stamped circle or square on the rear board and a jacket without a printed price.
I have a first edition of Tales of Ten Worlds — 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.