The points of issue
First printing, with First Edition stated on the copyright page. Marquand's last novel published in his lifetime.
Is this the true first?
US first (Little, Brown, Boston, 1958).
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
A Book-of-the-Month Club issue exists, identified by the blindstamp on the rear board and the absence of the First Edition statement; distinguish it from the trade first.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Women and Thomas Harrow a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing, with First Edition stated on the copyright page. Marquand's last novel published in his lifetime.
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 first (Little, Brown, Boston, 1958).
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
A Book-of-the-Month Club issue exists, identified by the blindstamp on the rear board and the absence of the First Edition statement; distinguish it from the trade first.
I have a first edition of Women and Thomas Harrow — 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.