The points of issue
First published by Herbert Jenkins in London on 3 June 1924; the US edition followed from George H. Doran on 30 July 1925 under the title He Rather Enjoyed It. A collection of Ukridge stories.
Is this the true first?
The UK Jenkins 1924 printing is the true first edition; the US Doran issue, retitled He Rather Enjoyed It, appeared in 1925 (not 1926).
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
US and UK first editions carry different titles.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Ukridge a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First published by Herbert Jenkins in London on 3 June 1924; the US edition followed from George H. Doran on 30 July 1925 under the title He Rather Enjoyed It. A collection of Ukridge stories.
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 UK Jenkins 1924 printing is the true first edition; the US Doran issue, retitled He Rather Enjoyed It, appeared in 1925 (not 1926).
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
US and UK first editions carry different titles.
I have a first edition of Ukridge — 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.