The points of issue
Collection of ten short stories. First printing. The UK Heinemann edition (1940) is the standard true first; the US Doubleday Doran edition also appeared in 1940.
Is this the true first?
UK Heinemann is the cited true first; US Doubleday Doran followed in 1940.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue noted.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Mixture as Before a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Collection of ten short stories. First printing. The UK Heinemann edition (1940) is the standard true first; the US Doubleday Doran edition also appeared in 1940.
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 Heinemann is the cited true first; US Doubleday Doran followed in 1940.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue noted.
I have a first edition of The Mixture as Before — 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.