The points of issue
True first edition has First Printing stated on the copyright page; about 122 pages. Sequel to The Voice of Bugle Ann.
Is this the true first?
US first edition, Random House, New York, 1953.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings and reprints omit the stated First Printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Daughter of Bugle Ann a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: True first edition has First Printing stated on the copyright page; about 122 pages. Sequel to The Voice of Bugle Ann.
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 first edition, Random House, New York, 1953.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings and reprints omit the stated First Printing.
I have a first edition of The Daughter of Bugle Ann — 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.