The points of issue
US Harcourt first edition with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page; first book appearance of 'The Lion of Comarre.'
Is this the true first?
US Harcourt first edition, 1968; the UK Gollancz edition did not appear until 1970, so the US edition is the true world first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition: typically a blind-stamped device on the rear board and a jacket without a printed price.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Lion of Comarre & Against the Fall of Night a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US Harcourt first edition with 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page; first book appearance of 'The Lion of Comarre.'
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 Harcourt first edition, 1968; the UK Gollancz edition did not appear until 1970, so the US edition is the true world first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club edition: typically a blind-stamped device on the rear board and a jacket without a printed price.
I have a first edition of The Lion of Comarre & Against the Fall of Night — 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.