The points of issue
Ace Double D-150, a dos-a-dos paperback original bound back-to-back with Margaret St. Clair's 'Agent of the Unknown'; issued March 1956.
Is this the true first?
US Ace paperback original is the true first; no prior hardcover or magazine appearance.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition; paperback original only.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The World Jones Made a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Ace Double D-150, a dos-a-dos paperback original bound back-to-back with Margaret St. Clair's 'Agent of the Unknown'; issued March 1956.
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 Ace paperback original is the true first; no prior hardcover or magazine appearance.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition; paperback original only.
I have a first edition of The World Jones Made — 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.