The points of issue
"First Edition" stated on the copyright page with no later printing indicated; a printing code appears on the last text page; jacket priced.
Is this the true first?
US Doubleday first hardcover (Garden City, 1969).
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club edition lacks the stated "First Edition" and the priced jacket, and typically carries a blind stamp on the rear board.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of To Live Again a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: "First Edition" stated on the copyright page with no later printing indicated; a printing code appears on the last text page; jacket priced.
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 first hardcover (Garden City, 1969).
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book club edition lacks the stated "First Edition" and the priced jacket, and typically carries a blind stamp on the rear board.
I have a first edition of To Live Again — 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.