The points of issue
First printing, Faber and Faber, London, 1968. First volume of The Revolt of Aphrodite duology; red cloth with gilt spine titling, dustwrapper sometimes with a Book Society Choice wraparound band.
Is this the true first?
UK Faber edition of 1968 is the true first; the US Dutton edition also appeared in 1968.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Tunc a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing, Faber and Faber, London, 1968. First volume of The Revolt of Aphrodite duology; red cloth with gilt spine titling, dustwrapper sometimes with a Book Society Choice wraparound band.
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 Faber edition of 1968 is the true first; the US Dutton edition also appeared in 1968.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Tunc — 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.