The points of issue
"First Edition" stated on the copyright page. O'Hara's first collection of short stories. Particularly scarce in the dust jacket.
Is this the true first?
The US Harcourt, Brace printing is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings omit the "First Edition" statement; a second printing is recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Doctor's Son and Other Stories a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page. O'Hara's first collection of short stories. Particularly scarce in the dust jacket.
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 US Harcourt, Brace printing is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings omit the "First Edition" statement; a second printing is recorded.
I have a first edition of The Doctor's Son and Other 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.