The points of issue
First U.S. edition published 2004 by Houghton Mifflin (ISBN 0618405666). First printing carries a copyright-page number line descending to 1 per Houghton Mifflin convention; the dust jacket carries the original price. A story collection.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 2004 Houghton Mifflin U.S. edition. Verified against dealer and library records.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue is a recognized first-edition pitfall for this title.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Book of Ten Nights and a Night: Eleven Stories a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First U.S. edition published 2004 by Houghton Mifflin (ISBN 0618405666). First printing carries a copyright-page number line descending to 1 per Houghton Mifflin convention; the dust jacket carries the original price. A 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. True first is the 2004 Houghton Mifflin U.S. edition. Verified against dealer and library records.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue is a recognized first-edition pitfall for this title.
I have a first edition of The Book of Ten Nights and a Night: Eleven Stories — 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.