The points of issue
First printing; volume two of Burgess's autobiography, 'Being the Second Part of the Confessions of Anthony Burgess.' UK William Heinemann 1990 precedes the US Grove Weidenfeld edition of 1991.
Is this the true first?
UK William Heinemann 1990 true first; US Grove Weidenfeld 1991.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of You've Had Your Time a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing; volume two of Burgess's autobiography, 'Being the Second Part of the Confessions of Anthony Burgess.' UK William Heinemann 1990 precedes the US Grove Weidenfeld edition of 1991.
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. UK William Heinemann 1990 true first; US Grove Weidenfeld 1991.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of You've Had Your Time — 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.