The points of issue
Copyright page states 'First Edition' with the Borzoi colophon; trade dust jacket carries the original printed price. Illustrated by Joseph Mugnaini.
Is this the true first?
US Knopf first edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book-club edition shows a blind stamp on the board and a jacket without the printed price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Halloween Tree a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Copyright page states 'First Edition' with the Borzoi colophon; trade dust jacket carries the original printed price. Illustrated by Joseph Mugnaini.
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 Knopf first edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book-club edition shows a blind stamp on the board and a jacket without the printed price.
I have a first edition of The Halloween Tree — 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.