The points of issue
First edition, first printing, published 28 August 1913. The UK Methuen edition precedes the US W.J. Watt & Co. edition of 10 January 1914.
Is this the true first?
UK Methuen edition is the true first; the US W.J. Watt edition (1914) is the first American edition.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Little Nugget a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First edition, first printing, published 28 August 1913. The UK Methuen edition precedes the US W.J. Watt & Co. edition of 10 January 1914.
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 Methuen edition is the true first; the US W.J. Watt edition (1914) is the first American edition.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of The Little Nugget — 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.