The points of issue
First book printing of the rediscovered 1940s MGM-era novella, with the author's introduction including film sketches 'Jim Braddon and the war criminal' and 'Nobody to blame'; paper-over-boards, jacket priced 6.95.
Is this the true first?
The Bodley Head/Anthony Blond London edition of March 1985 is the first hardcover book edition (preceded only by serialization in You magazine); Lester & Orpen Dennys issued a Canadian edition and Simon & Schuster the first US edition, both 1985.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue noted for the first printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Tenth Man a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First book printing of the rediscovered 1940s MGM-era novella, with the author's introduction including film sketches 'Jim Braddon and the war criminal' and 'Nobody to blame'; paper-over-boards, jacket priced 6.95.
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. The Bodley Head/Anthony Blond London edition of March 1985 is the first hardcover book edition (preceded only by serialization in You magazine); Lester & Orpen Dennys issued a Canadian edition and Simon & Schuster the first US edition, both 1985.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue noted for the first printing.
I have a first edition of The Tenth Man — 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.