The points of issue
'First Edition' stated on the copyright page. Collects the two novellas 'Waldo' and 'Magic, Inc.'
Is this the true first?
US Doubleday first edition is the true first in book form.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book-club editions lack the 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page and typically show a blind-stamp on the rear board; the stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page is the primary identifier.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Waldo and Magic, Inc. a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: 'First Edition' stated on the copyright page. Collects the two novellas 'Waldo' and 'Magic, Inc.'
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 edition is the true first in book form.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Book-club editions lack the 'First Edition' statement on the copyright page and typically show a blind-stamp on the rear board; the stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page is the primary identifier.
I have a first edition of Waldo and Magic, Inc. — 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.