The points of issue
Capra Press first edition, Santa Barbara, issued as number 27 in the Capra Chapbook Series. Le Guin's first book of poetry. Issued in printed wrappers, plus a signed and numbered hardbound limited issue of 200 copies hand-bound by Emily Paine.
Is this the true first?
US Capra Press first edition is the true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book club edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Wild Angels a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Capra Press first edition, Santa Barbara, issued as number 27 in the Capra Chapbook Series. Le Guin's first book of poetry. Issued in printed wrappers, plus a signed and numbered hardbound limited issue of 200 copies hand-bound by Emily Paine.
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 Capra Press first edition is the true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book club edition.
I have a first edition of Wild Angels — 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.