The points of issue
"First Edition" stated on the copyright page. First-issue dust jacket priced the printed price on the front flap. A collection of stories.
Is this the true first?
US Doubleday is the true first edition (1955).
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions omit the "First Edition" statement and carry a blind-stamped device on the lower rear board; they also lack the priced first-issue jacket.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Martian Way and Other Stories a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page. First-issue dust jacket priced the printed price on the front flap. A collection of stories.
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 Doubleday is the true first edition (1955).
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club editions omit the "First Edition" statement and carry a blind-stamped device on the lower rear board; they also lack the priced first-issue jacket.
I have a first edition of The Martian Way 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.