The points of issue
First edition, first printing, published June 1908 by the Globe Publishing Company, London. A humorous illustrated miscellany co-written with Herbert Westbrook, drawn from Wodehouse's work on the Globe newspaper's 'By the Way' column. Extremely scarce.
Is this the true first?
UK Globe Publishing Company is the true first; rarely seen.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Globe By the Way Book a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, first printing, published June 1908 by the Globe Publishing Company, London. A humorous illustrated miscellany co-written with Herbert Westbrook, drawn from Wodehouse's work on the Globe newspaper's 'By the Way' column. Extremely scarce.
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. UK Globe Publishing Company is the true first; rarely seen.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of The Globe By the Way Book — 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.