The points of issue
First published in book form in the UK by Herbert Jenkins on 17 October 1922 under the title The Adventures of Sally; the US edition followed from George H. Doran on 23 March 1923 under the title Mostly Sally.
Is this the true first?
The UK Jenkins printing is the true first edition; the US Doran issue, retitled Mostly Sally, is several months later.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
US and UK first editions carry different titles.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Adventures of Sally a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First published in book form in the UK by Herbert Jenkins on 17 October 1922 under the title The Adventures of Sally; the US edition followed from George H. Doran on 23 March 1923 under the title Mostly Sally.
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. The UK Jenkins printing is the true first edition; the US Doran issue, retitled Mostly Sally, is several months later.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
US and UK first editions carry different titles.
I have a first edition of The Adventures of Sally — 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.