The points of issue
US edition (D. Appleton, New York, 17 March 1916) precedes the UK edition (Methuen, London, 4 October 1917).
Is this the true first?
US Appleton 1916 is the true first; the UK Methuen edition did not follow until 1917.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Uneasy Money a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: US edition (D. Appleton, New York, 17 March 1916) precedes the UK edition (Methuen, London, 4 October 1917).
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 Appleton 1916 is the true first; the UK Methuen edition did not follow until 1917.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of Uneasy Money — 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.