The points of issue
St. Martin's / Marek, New York, 1982, first printing. Copyright page carries the publisher's number line retaining the lowest figure on the first printing; priced dust jacket.
Is this the true first?
True first is the 1982 St. Martin's/Marek hardcover.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Terrible Twos a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: St. Martin's / Marek, New York, 1982, first printing. Copyright page carries the publisher's number line retaining the lowest figure on the first printing; priced dust jacket.
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. True first is the 1982 St. Martin's/Marek hardcover.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of The Terrible Twos — 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.